Sachihongo is a royal male ancestor & the largest of
Mbunda masks.
Unlike many other makishi or mask characters, which
number more than twenty and are common to the Lovale, Chowke and other
related tribes, Sachihongo is found only amongst the Mbunda.
It has been
described as the incarnation of a powerful hunter, a diviner and a womanizer.
It is symbolic of maleness, power, fertility and wealth. The crown of feather
that would have been attached to the mask is an indication of its chiefly
character and its supernatural abilities.
Ex. McConnell collection
Height: 10 ¼”
Width: 9 ⅞”
Depth: 5 ⅜”
Stand not included.
