Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask - Chokwe - Angola
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Masque Chokwe Mwana pwo, a wooden mask from the Chokwe culture in Angola, dating from the late 20th century, weight 1310 g, dimensions 24 × 25 × 22 cm (H × W × D), in good condition, from a private collection.
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The Mwana Pwo is an iconic traditional mask of the Chokwe people.
It is found mainly in Angola, but also in the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Zambia.
Its name means "young woman" or "beautiful young woman", in reference to the ideal of feminine beauty and to the representation of an ancestor honored by the community.
The Tchokwe are a Bantu-speaking population of Central and Southern Africa, mainly present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, and to a lesser extent in Zambia. A few thousand also live in Namibia.
This dance and initiation mask is in good condition (see photo). The materials used are wood, natural pigment, and feathers.
Tags: object, Cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 24 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Weight: 1300 g
We ship within 24 hours after we have received your payment.
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The Mwana Pwo is an iconic traditional mask of the Chokwe people.
It is found mainly in Angola, but also in the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Zambia.
Its name means "young woman" or "beautiful young woman", in reference to the ideal of feminine beauty and to the representation of an ancestor honored by the community.
The Tchokwe are a Bantu-speaking population of Central and Southern Africa, mainly present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, and to a lesser extent in Zambia. A few thousand also live in Namibia.
This dance and initiation mask is in good condition (see photo). The materials used are wood, natural pigment, and feathers.
Tags: object, Cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 24 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Weight: 1300 g
We ship within 24 hours after we have received your payment.
The package will be carefully packed and secured. You will also receive the tracking code for the package.
We ship parcels worldwide.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask
Height
24 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
1310 g
Provenance
Private collection
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