Chihongo Mask – Wood, Plant fibre – Chokwe – DR Congo

Beautiful stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.
The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Chihongo was formerly worn only by a chief or by one of his sons as they traveled through their realm exacting tribute in exchange for the protection that the spirit masks gave.
Chihongo masks brings prosperity.

The mask is made out of wood plantfibre, fabric and raphia. The face mask is beautifully covered with red and brown kaoliën.
Good condition with a nice aged patina.

Provenance: former private German collection.