Chokwe
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A carved wooden mask from Central Africa used in ceremonies
- noun
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máscara chokwe
- The museum displayed a beautiful Chokwe mask that illustrated the craftsmanship of the artists.
Examples
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During the festival, she wore a stunning Chokwe mask, representing her heritage.
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He collected various artifacts, including a traditional Chokwe mask from Central Africa.
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That is a chokwe mask.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chokwe comes from the name of a Central African people who are famous for carved wooden masks and other art. So a Chokwe is a carved 'mask' or artwork made by that people.
