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An African Angola Chokwe or Luena staff

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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola: Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola. Carved wood. Size: 16'' x 6.5'' x 5.25'' (41 x 17 x 13 cm).

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Chokwe / Lwena Staff: Angola Wood and brass tacks 62 cm (figure: 14 cm) Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon

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Chokwe / Lwena Staff: Angola Wood and brass tacks 48 cm (figure: 15 cm) Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon

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African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20Th Century.: African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20th Century. Mbira Also Known As Sanza Are Works of Art In Africa. These Thumb Pianos Are Not Only Musical Instruments; They Are Also Aesthetically Impressive Sculptu

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Chokwe comb - Angola - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Chokwe comb - Angola - African Art Tribal Art Description: Among the prestige objects of African Chokwe art, the combs ( cisakulo , chisakulo ) are embellished with a wide variety of decorative

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African Chokwe Figure, Angola: African Chokwe Figure, Angola. On stand. Size: 17.5'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (44 x 18 x 17 cm). Height on stand: 19.5" (50 cm).

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Chokwe comb - Angola - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Chokwe comb - Angola - African Art Tribal Art Description: The Tschokwe, of Bantu culture, had established themselves in eastern Angola, but also in Congo and Zambia. Following various alliance

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A TRIBAL CHOKWE MASK. Angola. 17cm x 9cm x 29cm: A TRIBAL CHOKWE MASK. Angola. 17cm x 9cm x 29cm

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A Fine Chokwe Stool with Ancestor: A small finely crafted wooden stool with a charming male ancestor as the central support and decorated with incised designs. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New

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Serene Old Chokwe Mask, African Art: Interesting carved wooden mask with incised linear designs and an overall serene senseability to the carvings eyes and facial features. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. This mask is not typical and sho

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A Classic Chokwe Comb Ex Dr. Endicott Collection: A Bold and dramatic carved wooden hair comb featuring an ancestor mask like face with stylized headdress, carved raised circular forms. The Comb measures 8 x 2.75 inches, Chokwe peoples, Angola, Afric

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A CHOKWE WOODEN BENCH WITH MASK FACES, AFRICAN ART: A carved wooden bench like stool adorned with mask faces at either end and some interesting form. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The Wood stool measures 14 x 5 x 6 inches.

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A Finely carved Chokwe Seated Chieftain sculpture: A very finely carved wooden image of an important Chief and ancestor. Chokwe peoples, Angola Africa.

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A Fine Chokwe Pwo African mask: Carved wooden mask with raised scars and tribal designs, with attached headdress and netting for the dancer. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask itself measures 11 x 8 inches. A display stand can

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Elegant Chokwe Comb Ex Dorothy Brill Robbins 1991: A very finely carved wooden comb from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, west Africa. Featuring an elegant ancestor face. The comb has extensive incised designs. The comb measures 5.5 inches tall ( 8.5 inc

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A Fine Old Chokwe Comb Ex Dorothy Brill Robbins Estate: A very finely carved wooden comb from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, west Africa. Featuring an elegant ancestor wearing a tall conical hat. The comb has extensive incised designs. The comb measures 7.2

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