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A rare pair of Chokwe figures, Angola. This pair is perhaps a…
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A rare pair of Chokwe figures, Angola. This pair is perhaps a depiction of the 16th century lovers Chibinda Ilunga, a Luba Prince, and Lweji a Lunda princess whos marriage began the Mwata Yamvo dynasty. The pair settled in the Uchokwe region and their future generations married into Chokwe society and were venerated by the people. The symmetry of each piece and refinement of form suggests these figures were carved by an expert artist. These figures are carved from a hardwood, and lacquered with rich deep brown pigments. Figures height 19 cm, width 7 cm, depth 7.5 cm, on stand height 23.5 cm. Provenance: Zoumana Traore collection, New York
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