Choke
Angola
Late 19th/early 20th century

8 inches (20cm) "mask portion"
 

Wood, fabric and pigment.

Estate collection United States

Exhibited:  San Francisco Tribal Arts Show, 

Appears in ad in Tribal Magazine 2000s.

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Songo Territory, Chitato village.

Reference: Chokwe!, Art and Initiation Among Chokwe People, #60 Mask representing female ancestor. for similar example.

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$6,500