Child of Pwo Maske - Chokwe - Angola, Congo, Zambia

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Mwana Pwo mask by the Chokwe people from Angola, with a wooden sculpture incorporating glass and snail shell, measuring 53 cm high, 30 cm wide, 30 cm deep and weighing 1000 g, sold without a stand and in acceptable condition.

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Description from the seller

The present mask is carved from medium-heavy wood.
Plant fibers, snails, metal earrings, cotton.
The front side is dark brown colored.
Mwana Pwo mask of the Chokwe
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The present mask is carved from medium-heavy wood.
Plant fibers, snails, metal earrings, cotton.
The front side is dark brown colored.
Mwana Pwo mask of the Chokwe
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola, Congo, Zambia
Material
Snails, Glass, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Child of Pwo Maske
Height
53 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
1000 g
Sold by
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3560
Objects sold
98.84%
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