Memorial panel - Chokwe - Angola
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Panneau mémoriel, an original wooden bas-relief panel from Angola depicting a mwana pwo mask by the Chokwe people, dating to the mid-20th century, 30 cm high, 1 cm deep and 1 cm wide, weighing 1 g, from a private collection, in excellent condition and sold without a stand.
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Carved wooden panel featuring a mwana pwo-type mask (beautiful woman) in bas-relief.
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Carved wooden panel featuring a mwana pwo-type mask (beautiful woman) in bas-relief.
Overview of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate close to 100%.
We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided for guidance and does not bind the seller to any potential discrepancy.
Shipping is guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Memorial panel
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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