Despite their appearance, we believe these figures were made to be sold.
CHOKWE STYLE |
CHOKWE STYLE |
CHOKWE STYLE |
 CHOKWE STYLE Maternity 2 16" high SOLD |
Photographs © Hamill Gallery
CHOKWE STYLE FIGURES, Angola
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style.,
African female figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character
and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or
a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were
often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
The prevelance of the theme testifies to the importance of women
and children to the continuity of each people.
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