Ceremonial Mwana Pwo mask - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

Beautiful Female Mwana Pwo mask of the Chokwe people living in Angola/Congo.
Ex collection Alain Bruno - France.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

The mask with a lightbrown patina has the traditional scarifications on the forehead and cheeks.
On top a stylist bird. Slit eyes.
Mouth with filed teeth.

Material: wood, beads, metal, raffia, buttons, fibres.

Beautiful Female Mwana Pwo mask of the Chokwe people living in Angola/Congo.
Ex collection Alain Bruno - France.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

The mask with a lightbrown patina has the traditional scarifications on the forehead and cheeks.
On top a stylist bird. Slit eyes.
Mouth with filed teeth.

Material: wood, beads, metal, raffia, buttons, fibres.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ceremonial Mwana Pwo mask
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
577 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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