Rare old African Mwana Pwo Luena mask from the Chokwe - Angola.
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Rare Old African Mwana Pwo Luena mask from the Chokwe, Angola; 15 cm high, in excellent condition.
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Rare African Mwana Pwo Luena mask from the Chokwe, from Congo.
Mwana Pwo reflects all the positive qualities of an ideal woman who can serve as a Chokwe role model.
Height: 15 cm, only the wood mask.
This Chokwe Luena mask is dated from the first half of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The face is dark brown in color with a smooth surface. The typical Chokwe cross on the forehead. Decorative scars on both cheeks. The mouth is slightly open. The hood is decorated with buttons, cowrie shells, and snail shells. Jewelry made of copper wire adorns both ears. The hair is made of cords, and the net is made of textile fibers. This mask comes from the Chokwe people. It belongs to the famous category known as Mwana pwo and was used during the ceremonies of circumcision and initiation of young boys. The headdress attached to the mask is well preserved. The face displays typical Chokwe carving patterns and expressions.
The Chokwe are members of a large cultural cluster that now resides in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. This cluster comprises several different but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but it also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. Due to complex interactions among these groups, the region shares stylistic elements and figurative forms rooted in common mythologies and ritual practices. The current mask called Mwana Pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and symbolizes the female ancestor. The Mwana Pwo mask appears during initiation and circumcision ceremonies for young boys (Mukanda). It also features in the induction of new chiefs, funerals, fertility rituals, and public entertainment. During performances, Mwana Pwo is always accompanied by male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer portraying Mwana Pwo attracts a large audience, especially women. The grace and elegant gestures of the Pwo mask teach Chokwe women to act gracefully. Mwana Pwo embodies all the positive qualities of an ideal woman and serves as a role model for the Chokwe.
Seller's Story
A SUMMARY OF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES.
Our Africa-gallery specialized in Ethiopian tribal art, collected and sell tribal used art from all over Africa and special from Ethiopia.
Our Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa. This collection including masks, statues, pottery, musical instruments, manuscripts, headrests and other antique, primitive art and various unusual items.
I hardly ever buy directly from Africa. All my items that I sell are old and (tribal) used. My objects come from European and American private collections, auction houses, fellow dealers and other collectors from around the world.
This site gives you an impression of our stock and activities. Authentic, museum quality African tribal art at wholesale prices
We strive to provide deeper public appreciation for high quality African art and to make it accessible to all collectors.
High quality masks, carvings, statues, fetishes, animal figures, ritual objects and bronzes displayed here will add beauty to any home and value to any collection.
In addition, an ever-growing demand for rapidly disappearing original African tribal art makes it a sound investment.
As long-time experienced collectors, we carefully select and authenticate every artifact. Shown here are original, high quality, hand-crafted pieces made of wood or bronze which can be yours at a fraction of gallery prices! Years of traditional use added distinction to many of them.
We guarantee the authenticity of every item and your complete satisfaction. We make every effort to research and document the history of each artifact.
In our gallery you will find a nice selection of our stock. If you find something that is not on the site, let us know. We always have a large stock of items that are not on our site.
Please let us know if you do not see items you want. We may be able to find them for you.
Stand - The stand is not included in the price,
Shipping - We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment, usually shipping four times weekly.
Combined shipping - For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments via DHL (additional charges incurred to be covered by the buyer).
Delivery – Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world, after receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the Post NL and the parcel status is traceable online.
Refunds & Returns – We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles, no questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank only. The shipping costs are not refundable.
Please Contact Us – For any questions, concerns, or clarifications before bidding on or purchasing an item. We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. To avoid spam filters please establish initial contact through the Africa-gallery messaging system.
Thank you for visiting our site!
Kind regards,
Gijs van Kuijk
Translated by Google TranslateRare African Mwana Pwo Luena mask from the Chokwe, from Congo.
Mwana Pwo reflects all the positive qualities of an ideal woman who can serve as a Chokwe role model.
Height: 15 cm, only the wood mask.
This Chokwe Luena mask is dated from the first half of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The face is dark brown in color with a smooth surface. The typical Chokwe cross on the forehead. Decorative scars on both cheeks. The mouth is slightly open. The hood is decorated with buttons, cowrie shells, and snail shells. Jewelry made of copper wire adorns both ears. The hair is made of cords, and the net is made of textile fibers. This mask comes from the Chokwe people. It belongs to the famous category known as Mwana pwo and was used during the ceremonies of circumcision and initiation of young boys. The headdress attached to the mask is well preserved. The face displays typical Chokwe carving patterns and expressions.
The Chokwe are members of a large cultural cluster that now resides in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. This cluster comprises several different but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but it also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. Due to complex interactions among these groups, the region shares stylistic elements and figurative forms rooted in common mythologies and ritual practices. The current mask called Mwana Pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and symbolizes the female ancestor. The Mwana Pwo mask appears during initiation and circumcision ceremonies for young boys (Mukanda). It also features in the induction of new chiefs, funerals, fertility rituals, and public entertainment. During performances, Mwana Pwo is always accompanied by male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer portraying Mwana Pwo attracts a large audience, especially women. The grace and elegant gestures of the Pwo mask teach Chokwe women to act gracefully. Mwana Pwo embodies all the positive qualities of an ideal woman and serves as a role model for the Chokwe.
Seller's Story
A SUMMARY OF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES.
Our Africa-gallery specialized in Ethiopian tribal art, collected and sell tribal used art from all over Africa and special from Ethiopia.
Our Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa. This collection including masks, statues, pottery, musical instruments, manuscripts, headrests and other antique, primitive art and various unusual items.
I hardly ever buy directly from Africa. All my items that I sell are old and (tribal) used. My objects come from European and American private collections, auction houses, fellow dealers and other collectors from around the world.
This site gives you an impression of our stock and activities. Authentic, museum quality African tribal art at wholesale prices
We strive to provide deeper public appreciation for high quality African art and to make it accessible to all collectors.
High quality masks, carvings, statues, fetishes, animal figures, ritual objects and bronzes displayed here will add beauty to any home and value to any collection.
In addition, an ever-growing demand for rapidly disappearing original African tribal art makes it a sound investment.
As long-time experienced collectors, we carefully select and authenticate every artifact. Shown here are original, high quality, hand-crafted pieces made of wood or bronze which can be yours at a fraction of gallery prices! Years of traditional use added distinction to many of them.
We guarantee the authenticity of every item and your complete satisfaction. We make every effort to research and document the history of each artifact.
In our gallery you will find a nice selection of our stock. If you find something that is not on the site, let us know. We always have a large stock of items that are not on our site.
Please let us know if you do not see items you want. We may be able to find them for you.
Stand - The stand is not included in the price,
Shipping - We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment, usually shipping four times weekly.
Combined shipping - For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments via DHL (additional charges incurred to be covered by the buyer).
Delivery – Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world, after receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the Post NL and the parcel status is traceable online.
Refunds & Returns – We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles, no questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank only. The shipping costs are not refundable.
Please Contact Us – For any questions, concerns, or clarifications before bidding on or purchasing an item. We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. To avoid spam filters please establish initial contact through the Africa-gallery messaging system.
Thank you for visiting our site!
Kind regards,
Gijs van Kuijk
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Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Rare old African Mwana Pwo Luena mask from the Chokwe - Angola.
Height
15 cm
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