Mask Mwana Pwevo - Chokwe - Angola

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Description from the seller

Mask worn by a male dancer mimicking the gait of young girls. Masks of this type, mwana pwo, celebrate feminine beauty.

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Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales platform specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

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 reserve prices.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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Mask worn by a male dancer mimicking the gait of young girls. Masks of this type, mwana pwo, celebrate feminine beauty.

Presentation of our expert house

Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales platform specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

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 reserve prices.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

Please check the condition of the items in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided for information purposes and does not bind the seller to any possible deviation.

Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any question or request for further information.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask Mwana Pwevo
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
25 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
1521
Objects sold
96.1%
Private

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