This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals. The deviation of the mask from the more common Chokwe masks is mainly because they represent Portuguese or European features: a long European-like angular face; a sharp, aquiline nose; rectangular, pierced eyes; an open mouth; small, squarish ears; and a rounded, protruding forehead. These masks would have been utilized alongside the better-known Chokwe masks in initiations and funerary contexts and were worn by performers who would ridicule Europeans for what was seen as their awkward behaviour- an early Chokwe response to colonization. The head covering has been refixed.
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Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:FabricWoodHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:Angola
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:–
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
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Seller Location:Leuven , BE
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Reference Number:Seller: 2047Seller: LU3301133540232
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