Mwana Pwo Mask - Chokwe - Angola
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Indigenous Masque Mwana Pwo from the Chokwe in Angola, mid-20th century, provenance private collection, 25 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, excellent condition, authentic original.
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Rare Mwana Pwo face mask from the Tshokwe (Chokwe) of Angola, this remarkable work elegantly embodies the feminine ideal celebrated in initiation ceremonies and traditional masked dances. The face, of great sculptural finesse, presents delicately balanced features: half-closed eyelids, slightly open mouth revealing finely carved dentition, discreet facial scarifications, and an expression imbued with serenity.
Very beautiful piece from a private collection - Lisbon
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Rare Mwana Pwo face mask from the Tshokwe (Chokwe) of Angola, this remarkable work elegantly embodies the feminine ideal celebrated in initiation ceremonies and traditional masked dances. The face, of great sculptural finesse, presents delicately balanced features: half-closed eyelids, slightly open mouth revealing finely carved dentition, discreet facial scarifications, and an expression imbued with serenity.
Very beautiful piece from a private collection - Lisbon
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a near-100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking (tracking).
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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