Mask - Mwana Pwo - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Mask by the Chokwe from the DR Congo, early 20th century, titled 'Mask', provenance private collection, height 25 cm, in excellent condition, indigenous name Mwana Pwo.

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Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask.
DR Congo / Angola.

Extremely expressive Chokwe 'mwana pwo' mask. Mwana Pwo literally meaning 'young woman', the masks represent the beauty ideal and feminine elegance within the tribe. The typical facial scarifications are beautifully executed, with details on the cheeks, forehead and in-between eyes and ears.

Provenance:
Belgian private collection

Object type: mask
Tribe: Chokwe
Material: wood
Height: 25 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask.
DR Congo / Angola.

Extremely expressive Chokwe 'mwana pwo' mask. Mwana Pwo literally meaning 'young woman', the masks represent the beauty ideal and feminine elegance within the tribe. The typical facial scarifications are beautifully executed, with details on the cheeks, forehead and in-between eyes and ears.

Provenance:
Belgian private collection

Object type: mask
Tribe: Chokwe
Material: wood
Height: 25 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Details

Indigenous object name
Mwana Pwo
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
25 cm
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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