Male Face Mask (Chihongo)
| Title | Male Face Mask (Chihongo) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Chokwe Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo Central Africa |
| Date | Mid–late 19th century 19th century |
| Medium | Wood, raffia, burlap, turaco feathers, guinea fowl feathers, and pigment |
| Classification | masks |
| Origin | Angola |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Male Face Mask (Chihongo)” is a work by Chokwe Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo Central Africa, dated Mid–late 19th century. It is executed in wood, raffia, burlap, turaco feathers, guinea fowl feathers, and pigment and classified as masks. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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