Chokwe
Male Face Mask (Chihongo)
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Stati Uniti
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The Chokwe use masquerades to engage with their ancestors, encouraging them to guide, protect, and educate the living. Chihongo is the male equivalent of the female mwana pwo mask. The male mask’s feathered headdress, red coloring, scarification patterns, stylized beard, and filed teeth evoke wisdom, leadership, and status. While both mask characters partake in performances during male initiation rites, chihongo appears at other events where a chief’s affirmation is desired.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
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- 2003.174
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- Art Institute of Chicago
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