Mask - Wood, Raffia - Chokwe Mukishi wa Pwo - Chokwe - Angola

With massive iron stand, painted black. Provenance: Mr. J. S. collected in 1980’s,, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Wooden mask with raffia. This mask is danced at the completion of the mukanda (initiation ceremonies) . It imparts fertility to the spectators. The mask has small eyes and open mouth, symbolizes the ideal mother and woman. This is a very fine example of the most widely available of all Chokwe masks. From Angola Height with raffia: 35 cm. Very good condition. Used and some sings of wear. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. It will be professionally packed and safely send. Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country About us Becker Antiques is one of the most leading reputable antique dealers in the Netherlands. Becker Antiques is a name and place that speaks of excellent antiques and art, outstanding service and worldwide expertise. Founded in 1969 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is based in Museum quarter, Amsterdam Oud-Zoud, in a magnificent five-floor townhouse build 1891, at a few minutes from “Rijksmuseum” (National Museum of Art) , the Van Gogh Museum and the famous “Royal Concertgebouw”. Becker Antiques main field covers ceramics – pottery funerary figures (dated from the Han through the Ming dynasties) , Buddhist sculptures and other Chinese works of art. Our other sections are Asian works of art – concerns objects from Japan and South East Asian countries including bronze, stone and wooden sculptures, Chinese furniture from the Qing Dynasty and of course occasional other items. For the last 50 years we have been selling antiques to museums, private collectors and dealers all over the world.