Chokwe Pwo mask - Pwo - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Chokwe Pwo masker from the DR Congo, a Chokwe artefact from the early 20th century, made of wood, fibres, cloth, beads and ivory, with provenance from a private collection and a height of 24 cm, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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Pwo masks, made by the Chokwe and related peoples, are a well-known but understudied genre of African art.

Facial features and scarification details, including masoji, or tears under the eyes, are balanced and well

Proportioned in this example. The clay-filled wig recalls those favored women in the areas of
Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo a few decades ago.

Pwo masks, made by the Chokwe and related peoples, are a well-known but understudied genre of African art.

Facial features and scarification details, including masoji, or tears under the eyes, are balanced and well

Proportioned in this example. The clay-filled wig recalls those favored women in the areas of
Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo a few decades ago.

Details

Indigenous object name
Pwo
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood, fibers, fabric, beads, kauri
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chokwe Pwo mask
Height
24 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Private

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