CHOKWE TRIBE Large Ceremonial Mask ANGOLA AFRICA 1950s Presbyterian Missionary
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31156 | Material: Mixed Materials |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Tribe: Chokwe |
| UPC: Does not apply |
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CHOKWE TRIBE Large Ceremonial Mask ANGOLA AFRICA 1950s Presbyterian Missionary
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CHOKWE Large Ceremonial Mask
Angola Region, Africa
c1950s
This exceptional and large Chokwe mask is narrow as viewed from the front and q...uite wide when viewed from the side. Wood, grasses and bamboo beads. Soiled cloth lining denotes authentic use.
This and other African figures and masks we are listing came from the estate of a Presbyterian missionary family from Tennessee. They obtained proper visas and etc from the American Embassy in Brussels, Belgium to do Missionary work in the Belgian Congo in the early to late 1950s. Among their papers I have found references about where they were situated. In 1955 they were at Luebo, Congo. I also found a number of later references to the town/city of Leopoldville. Because some of these African figures and masks are unidentified, I've added this little bit of back story as it is difficult for us to know exactly where they're from unless tagged.
I found this note referring to tribes when they were at Luebo: "Lulua tribe was the basic Luebo tribe but Baluba had come in from the east by the time we got there. Then to our north and east were the Bakete, a kind of subservient to the Bakuba from up Meshenge and Bulape way. To the southwest were the Bashilele but we never thought of them as neighbors when we were living at Luebo. When traveling to other stations there were the BasalaMpasu down Moma way. And, of course, the Baluba were dominant in the eastern part of our Mission territory. And Marc Poole used to fly up to visit and minister to a Pygmy tribe north of Bulape but I had no contact with them. Mom went with him one time".
Mask Measures 13" Tall x 9" Wide x 15" Deep.
Condition:
Very Good. Authentic Wear & Use. Soiled Cloth Lining.
Please see photos for further details
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CHOKWE TRIBE Large Ceremonial Mask ANGOLA AFRICA 1950s Presbyterian Missionary
This is one of many great vintage & antique items
we're currently listing from various estates. Please take
a look at our store categories and merchandise.You are bidding on:
Mid Century Acquisition
CHOKWE Large Ceremonial Mask
Angola Region, Africa
c1950s
This exceptional and large Chokwe mask is narrow as viewed from the front and q...uite wide when viewed from the side. Wood, grasses and bamboo beads. Soiled cloth lining denotes authentic use.
This and other African figures and masks we are listing came from the estate of a Presbyterian missionary family from Tennessee. They obtained proper visas and etc from the American Embassy in Brussels, Belgium to do Missionary work in the Belgian Congo in the early to late 1950s. Among their papers I have found references about where they were situated. In 1955 they were at Luebo, Congo. I also found a number of later references to the town/city of Leopoldville. Because some of these African figures and masks are unidentified, I've added this little bit of back story as it is difficult for us to know exactly where they're from unless tagged.
I found this note referring to tribes when they were at Luebo: "Lulua tribe was the basic Luebo tribe but Baluba had come in from the east by the time we got there. Then to our north and east were the Bakete, a kind of subservient to the Bakuba from up Meshenge and Bulape way. To the southwest were the Bashilele but we never thought of them as neighbors when we were living at Luebo. When traveling to other stations there were the BasalaMpasu down Moma way. And, of course, the Baluba were dominant in the eastern part of our Mission territory. And Marc Poole used to fly up to visit and minister to a Pygmy tribe north of Bulape but I had no contact with them. Mom went with him one time".
Mask Measures 13" Tall x 9" Wide x 15" Deep.
Condition:
Very Good. Authentic Wear & Use. Soiled Cloth Lining.
Please see photos for further details
Thanks for Looking and Good Luck Bidding SW6.000.00JC
Guarantee:
I want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. Therefore I offer a refund if this item does not meet your expectations. I guarantee the item to be as described. Questions:
Feel free to contact me with any questions. You can use eBay's message system and I will reply as soon as I can
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