Mask - Mwana Pwo - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Masque, a wooden mask from the Chokwe people of DR Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, original authenticity, indigenous name Mwana Pwo, in good condition, weight 630 g, dimensions 24 x 13 x 7 cm, sold with stand.

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Small Tshokwe mask, Belgian collection, old collection of Edmond Verfaillie (1892-1962) who worked at Forminière et l'Union Minière. The mask is from the period 1930-1940. Collected and passed down in the family, old provenance.

Small Tshokwe mask, Belgian collection, old collection of Edmond Verfaillie (1892-1962) who worked at Forminière et l'Union Minière. The mask is from the period 1930-1940. Collected and passed down in the family, old provenance.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mwana Pwo
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
24 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
630 g
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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