Description: Carefully carved chokwe ceremonial stick. One million Chokwe (at least 30 different spellings -- all based upon the name these people call themselves, Kocokwe, in plural Tucokwe) have spread out over a wide area in eastern Angola, southern DRC, and Zambia. Their history dated back to the 15th century, when a Lunda queen married a Luba prince Chibinda Ilunga. A significant member of the Lunda aristocracy so disapproved of the marriage that they migrated south to present-day Angola. Once settled, they founded several kingdoms, each headed by a god-king. Around 1860, following a major famine, the Chokwe people migrated back and settled in Angola, at the source of the Kwangi, Kasai, and Luangwa rivers. The Chokwe are governed by a king called Mwana Ngana, who distributes hunting and cultivation areas. The male Mugonge and female Ukule societies regulate their social life. Their dynamic spirit is also reflected in their art. Dimension is 17 inches high and 2 inches wide.
Price: 140 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-11T18:34:44.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Provenance: Collected
Country/Region of Manufacture: Angola
Culture: African
Handmade: Yes
