Chokwe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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The Pwo mask of the Chokwe people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, 20 cm wide by 45 cm high, representing the feminine ancestor involved in fertility dances; condition: excellent.
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The “Pwo” (woman) or “Mwana Pwo” (young woman) mask symbolises the feminine ancestor and appears in fertility dances.
Decorative mask
Worn by a man who mimics the way women dance and teaches them the grace of good manners.
This “Pwo” decorative 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
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie 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) mask symbolises the feminine ancestor and appears in fertility dances.
Decorative mask
Worn by a man who mimics the way women dance and teaches them the grace of good manners.
This “Pwo” decorative 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
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie 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
Height
45 cm
Width
20 cm
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