Superb mask - tchokwe - Angola (No reserve price)

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Chokwe Pwo mask, carved in wood, from Angola and representing the Chokwe culture, dating to 2000–2010, 40 cm high, 28 cm wide, 25 cm deep, in good condition.

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Masque Chokwe Pwo
Stunning Chokwe Pwo mask with a brown patina, the front crowned with scarifications, a richly adorned headdress made of cordage.
A classic masterpiece of African art, the Chokwe Pwo mask (female) symbolizes the feminine ancestor, with a hairstyle often made of threads, cords, fabrics, and cowrie shells. The face is scarified according to Chokwe custom.
Always worn by men, these masks are used in ritual dances dedicated to fertility. They bring prosperity and fertility. However, when mastered by sorcerers, they can take on a malevolent character and become Wanga.

Masque Chokwe Pwo
Stunning Chokwe Pwo mask with a brown patina, the front crowned with scarifications, a richly adorned headdress made of cordage.
A classic masterpiece of African art, the Chokwe Pwo mask (female) symbolizes the feminine ancestor, with a hairstyle often made of threads, cords, fabrics, and cowrie shells. The face is scarified according to Chokwe custom.
Always worn by men, these masks are used in ritual dances dedicated to fertility. They bring prosperity and fertility. However, when mastered by sorcerers, they can take on a malevolent character and become Wanga.

Details

Indigenous object name
Superb mask
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
tchokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
25 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.18%
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