1900-1920 Museum Quality Chokwe Angola Wood Male Ancestor Figure Cikungu Mask

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Seller: esellerbernard ✉️ (304) 100%, Location: Los Angeles, California, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 126338400290 1900-1920 Museum Quality Chokwe Angola Wood Male Ancestor Figure Cikungu Mask. 1900-1920 Museum Quality Chokwe Angola Wood Male Ancestor Figure Cikungu Mask 1900-1920 Museum Quality Chokwe Angola Wood Male Ancestor Figure Waring Cikungu Mask, Provenance This museum quality Early 20th Century Chokwe Angola wood male ancestor figure wearing a cikungu mask representing the ancestor of the earth chief is a stunning piece of art that has been passed down for generations.  The piece comes with a well-documented estate of Dr. Denis R. Bettencourt, as well as additional provenance from Orlando Gallery in Encino and the Bob Gino collection from 1985-2010. According to documentation provided when I purchased this at estate of Dr. Denis R. Bettencourt, this figure was purchased from the Cameroon prince, and then went to the Bob Gino collection, and then sold through his gallery, the Orlando Gallery in 2010.  (I can provide this document-but it merely a typed information sheet and some older photos of this item). This figurine was made by the Chokwe tribe between 1900-1920 and has as fine shiny patina, probably from years of ceremonial use of palm oil or other ceremonial ointment and libations. This original piece is a rare find and would be a great investment for anyone interested in African antiques. Condition:  Excellent condition, beautiful shiny aged patina, minor cracks and scuffs commensurate with age and use. Please see photos Measurements:  13 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches Weight: 1 lb 1 oz PRICE: $1249.00

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  • Condition: Excellent condition, beautiful shiny aged patina, minor cracks and scuffs commensurate with age and use. Please see photos
  • Nation: Angola
  • Provenance: Estate of Dr. Denis R. Bettencourt, can provide documentation
  • Additional Provenance 2: Orlando Gallery, Sherman Oaks / Encino, CALIFORNIA
  • Additional Provenance: Bob Gino collection, 1985-2010
  • Color: Dark Wood Tone
  • Material: Wood
  • Maker: Chokwe Tribe
  • ceremonial use: tribal use
  • Cikungu Mask: Ancestor of the earth chief
  • Original Antique Chokwe Male Ancestor Figure: Original Antique Early 20th Century Chokwe Male Ancestor Figure
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Tribe: Chokwe
  • Unit Quantity: 1
  • Age: Early 20th century 1900-1920

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