Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask - Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 170 - € 200
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€81
FR
€70
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€65

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Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask, made of wood in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the early 20th century, from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask
Origin: DR Congo
Wood with a satin patina, wine-colored.
Headdress fashioned from plant fibers. Buttons, cords, pieces of horn, fabrics, etc. adorn the headdress
Signs of use.
Copper rings, trade beads,
Teeth.
Presumed age: before 1950 (brought back and offered around the 1950s)
Quality pieces!

Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask
Origin: DR Congo
Wood with a satin patina, wine-colored.
Headdress fashioned from plant fibers. Buttons, cords, pieces of horn, fabrics, etc. adorn the headdress
Signs of use.
Copper rings, trade beads,
Teeth.
Presumed age: before 1950 (brought back and offered around the 1950s)
Quality pieces!

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask - Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height
27 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
30 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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