Mask - Chokwe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Masque Pwo mask from the Chokwe people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, 40 cm high by 20 cm wide, in excellent condition and sold without a stand.
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The “Pwo” (woman) or “Mwana Pwo” (young woman) decorative mask symbolises the feminine ancestor and appears in fertility dances.
Worn by a man who mimics the way women dance and teaches them the grace of good manners.
The “Pwo” mask representing the feminine ancestor, is always worn by men; it turns them into powerful beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
Registered shipment with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe “Pwo” (woman) or “Mwana Pwo” (young woman) decorative mask symbolises the feminine ancestor and appears in fertility dances.
Worn by a man who mimics the way women dance and teaches them the grace of good manners.
The “Pwo” mask representing the feminine ancestor, is always worn by men; it turns them into powerful beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
Registered shipment with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
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