Male mask "cihongo"

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Description

light brown wood, shiny dark brown patina, typical for the male type is the broad, teeth revealing mouth, as well as the disc-shaped protruding beard, rep. (breakages beard, back), missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion, base;
the male spirit “cihongo” symbolizes strength and abundance; in former times the masks were exclusively worn by the chief or one of his sons and were responsible for criminal justice and social control.

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Comparing literature

Wastiau, Boris, Chokwe, Milan 2006, ill. 55

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