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the female pwo mask (woman, or mwana pwo: young woman). Inspired by the features of a woman whose beauty drew the greatest admiration, this mask symbolizes the crucial role played by women within the Tshokwé matrilineal society, and fully expresses its ideal of beauty.

le masque féminin pwo (femme, ou mwana pwo  : jeune femme). Inspiré des traits d'une femme dont la beauté suscitait la plus grande admiration, ce masque symbolise le rôle primordial joué par les femmes au sein de la société matrilinéaire Tshokwé, et en exprime pleinement l'idéal de beauté. 

Mask - Tshokwe - Chokwe - Angola  (No reserve price)

2000-2010 - Wood - Good condition

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This wooden Pwo mask, a reproduction from Angola, is associated with the Chokwe people and has provenance from a gallery or antiques dealer.

Mask - Tshokwe - Chokwe - Angola (No reserve price)

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This wooden Pwo mask, a reproduction from Angola, is associated with the Chokwe people and has provenance from a gallery or antiques dealer.

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