Initiation arts : potential fathers and mothers

The Smithsonian catalogs Initiation arts : potential fathers and mothers as articles in its Masks, Chokwe records.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Plates 56-99, illustrating masks of Chokwe, Mbunda, Lwena (Luvale) and Holo; figurative sculpture; and initiation hats.

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Masks, Chokwe and dates it 1998.

Plates 56-99, illustrating masks of Chokwe, Mbunda, Lwena (Luvale) and Holo; figurative sculpture; and initiation hats.

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