Masked figure
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Lot: 301
91 Tribal Art AuctionMasked figure
D. R. Congo, Chokwe
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Hans Petereit, Cologne, Germany | H: 9.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood,
The figure is carved with a mask of the "chikunza" type representing an ancestral character who is considered a patron and protector of the "mukanda" men's initiation. The "chikunza" mask is symbolically associated with human fertility and success in hunting.
