Description
African Chokwe Three-Eyed Mask: A Unique and Powerful African Artifact, for your collection or your wall and interior decoration (Blmk25010)
The Chokwe Three-Eyed Mask is a unique and powerful African artifact that is believed to have the power to invoke the spirits of ancestors and invoke their protection. It is worn by dancers during ceremonies and is a symbol of the Chokwe people’s culture and beliefs.
The mask is made of wood and is carved with three eyes, symbols, and hairs. The three eyes represent the Chokwe people’s belief in the physical, spiritual, and ancestral worlds. The symbols carved into its surface represent different aspects of Chokwe culture, such as their creation myth, their social structure, and their connection to nature. The hairs that adorn its crown are believed to be the hairs of the spirits themselves, and they are said to give the wearer the power to see into the past, present, and future.
The Chokwe Three-Eyed Mask is a popular item among collectors of African art and is also a popular souvenir for tourists visiting Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a beautiful and unique object that is sure to add a touch of exoticism to any home or collection.
This piece was handpicked and collected by Blawo.
Shipped with a Blawo Certificate of Authenticity.
Region / Country: | Angola |
Material: | Wood, raffia, pigments |
Condition: | Good |
Sold with Base or Support: | NO |
DIMENSIONS: | |
Height: | 18.1″ (46 cm) |
Width: | 9.8″ (25 cm) |
Depth: | 5.5″ (14 cm) |
Weight: | 3.7 lbs (1.7 Kg) |
Certificate of Authenticity: | YES |
SHIPPING: | Shipped within 2 working days |
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