Mwana Pwo mask - Bundu - DR Congo

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Mwana Pwo mask, an original Bundu wooden mask from the DR Congo dating to the mid‑20th century, from a private collection, measuring 18 cm high by 14 cm wide by 4 cm deep, weighing 834 g, and in fair condition.

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Very rare mask!! Rarely seen on the market.
Old Mwana Pwo (beautiful young girl) mask of the Bundu people living in Congo.
Ex collection of the late Walter S., a wellknown collector in both UK and USA.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

Material:
Wood, beads, metal, raffia, textile, cowry shells, buttons, bone and vegetal material.

Unusual scarifications on the cheeks.
Furrowed brow, never seen before.
Filed teeth.

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Indigenous object name

Mwana Pwo mask

Ethnic group/ culture

Bundu

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Period

Mid 20th century

Material

Wood

Sold with stand

Condition

Fair condition

Height

18 cm

Width

14 cm

Depth

4 cm

Weight

834 g

Provenance

Private collection

Authenticity

Original/official

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