Mwana Pwo Mask - Chokwe - Angola
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Masque Mwana Pwo, a Chokwe mask from Angola, sourced from a private collection and dating to the mid-20th century, with a height of 25 cm, width 1 cm and depth 1 cm, in excellent condition.
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A superb ancient Chokwe mask, crafted according to traditional canons, very primitive and presented with its original hairstyle, an element that has become rare once pieces have truly lived and circulated.
The whole piece exudes an immediate presence: a long, slender face, perfectly controlled lines, and an expression that is both calm and authoritative, typical of the finest prestige masks.
The sculpting is refined and assured: a bulging forehead, marked brow ridges, half-closed slit eyes, stretched nose, mouth with visible teeth, with discreet scarifications/incised lines that reinforce the character.
We particularly appreciate the deep patina, shiny in places, linked to handling and wearing, which catches the light and gives the wood a lovely density.
The hairstyle made of braided fibers, voluminous and carefully assembled, frames the face like a true “staging” and underscores the model's elegance.
This type of conservation (mask + adornment) adds greatly aesthetically, but also ethnographic interest, because it restores the complete silhouette and the intended visual effect during appearances.
A collectible piece, powerfully expressive.
Presentation of our expert house:
Based in Belgium, our expert and sales house has been serving collectors and families for years, with a simple approach: seriousness, transparency and service.
We enjoy a solid reputation among tribal art enthusiasts and are among the reference sellers on Catawiki, where we count among the oldest traders (over 8 years).
We have appraised and facilitated the liquidation and dispersal of dozens of family collections, and sold thousands of objects in partnership with individuals, notaries, estates, inheritances and collection cessations.
Our track record speaks for itself: several hundred evaluations close to 100% positive reviews, an indicator that speaks louder than any words about our commitment and reliability.
Pieces that have passed through our hands now feature in prestigious collections and, for some, have joined museum institutions — a guarantee of the quality and consistency of our selection throughout the year.
We regularly offer auctions with no reserve.
Express shipping: dispatch within 24 hours, insured, tracked, and packaged with extreme care and security.
Contact 7 days a week: we respond quickly and remain at your disposal to advise you and document objects currently for sale.
A superb ancient Chokwe mask, crafted according to traditional canons, very primitive and presented with its original hairstyle, an element that has become rare once pieces have truly lived and circulated.
The whole piece exudes an immediate presence: a long, slender face, perfectly controlled lines, and an expression that is both calm and authoritative, typical of the finest prestige masks.
The sculpting is refined and assured: a bulging forehead, marked brow ridges, half-closed slit eyes, stretched nose, mouth with visible teeth, with discreet scarifications/incised lines that reinforce the character.
We particularly appreciate the deep patina, shiny in places, linked to handling and wearing, which catches the light and gives the wood a lovely density.
The hairstyle made of braided fibers, voluminous and carefully assembled, frames the face like a true “staging” and underscores the model's elegance.
This type of conservation (mask + adornment) adds greatly aesthetically, but also ethnographic interest, because it restores the complete silhouette and the intended visual effect during appearances.
A collectible piece, powerfully expressive.
Presentation of our expert house:
Based in Belgium, our expert and sales house has been serving collectors and families for years, with a simple approach: seriousness, transparency and service.
We enjoy a solid reputation among tribal art enthusiasts and are among the reference sellers on Catawiki, where we count among the oldest traders (over 8 years).
We have appraised and facilitated the liquidation and dispersal of dozens of family collections, and sold thousands of objects in partnership with individuals, notaries, estates, inheritances and collection cessations.
Our track record speaks for itself: several hundred evaluations close to 100% positive reviews, an indicator that speaks louder than any words about our commitment and reliability.
Pieces that have passed through our hands now feature in prestigious collections and, for some, have joined museum institutions — a guarantee of the quality and consistency of our selection throughout the year.
We regularly offer auctions with no reserve.
Express shipping: dispatch within 24 hours, insured, tracked, and packaged with extreme care and security.
Contact 7 days a week: we respond quickly and remain at your disposal to advise you and document objects currently for sale.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mwana Pwo Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
25 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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