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Pwo mask from the Chokwe people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, made of wood and measuring 34 cm high by 17 cm wide, with provenance from the Gérard Voisin collection.

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The Pwo masks, with their ritual frontal scarifications, represent snakes and energy. This mask revives the first protective ancestor in the Chokwe matrilineal society. It has two holes indicating that the mask was associated with a 'cloak' made of plant fibers that dressed the dancer. The Chokwe came into contact with enemies as early as the 18th century, and Western influence can be felt in their artistic corpus. They live on the border with the DRC and Angola.
Provenance: Former collection of Gérard Voisin. UNESCO Peace Ambassador for Africa.

The Pwo masks, with their ritual frontal scarifications, represent snakes and energy. This mask revives the first protective ancestor in the Chokwe matrilineal society. It has two holes indicating that the mask was associated with a 'cloak' made of plant fibers that dressed the dancer. The Chokwe came into contact with enemies as early as the 18th century, and Western influence can be felt in their artistic corpus. They live on the border with the DRC and Angola.
Provenance: Former collection of Gérard Voisin. UNESCO Peace Ambassador for Africa.

Details

Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
34 cm
Width
17 cm
FranceVerified
34
Objects sold
Private

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