{"product_id":"chokule-mask","title":"'Chokule' from Mask Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition Print from Mask Series by Jay Sharpe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"649\"\u003ePart of Jay Sharpe's celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eMask Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited edition fine art print draws inspiration from the ceremonial masks of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eChokwe people\u003c\/strong\u003e of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. These powerful cultural symbols have long been used to honor ancestors, celebrate fertility, and pass down community values through initiation ceremonies and storytelling traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eThe artwork references the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eMwana Pwo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eChihongo\u003c\/strong\u003e masks. Mwana Pwo, meaning \"young woman,\" represents a founding female ancestor and honors women's fertility, beauty, and the matrilineal traditions of Chokwe society. Chihongo serves as its male counterpart, embodying leadership, prosperity, strength, and ancestral power. Together, these figures symbolize balance, continuity, and the well-being of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eBlending historical inspiration with contemporary artistic expression, this print invites viewers to explore the enduring stories, values, and cultural significance embodied within these ceremonial forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2c85r\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzmdzu\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eLimited Edition Fine Art Print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19gwwyr\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eOriginal artwork by Jay Sharpe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15zgjr4\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eSold individually, unframed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o2enlu\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eAvailable in limited sizes and quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mqjo6\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eArchival-quality reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fri817\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eSuitable for framing and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"92oyy1\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eThe Mask Series explores the intersection of history, identity, spirituality, and storytelling through contemporary interpretations of traditional African visual culture. Each work serves as both a tribute to cultural heritage and a reflection on the universal human experiences of growth, community, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay Sharpe","offers":[{"title":"12\" x 15\" (0.25\" border)","offer_id":52385623081253,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" x 11.25\" (0.5 border)","offer_id":52385623114021,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" x 11.25\" (2\" border)","offer_id":52385623146789,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 15\" (2\" border)","offer_id":52385623179557,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/8859\/6261\/files\/Mask_Chokule-1.png?v=1780319154","url":"https:\/\/thejaysharpe.com\/products\/chokule-mask","provider":"JAY SHARPE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}