Mwana Pwo Chokwe mask
African art and the ideal of beauty
Very nice African Chokwe mask representing the beautiful woman, the ideal of beauty, Mwana Pwo. This African mask is presented on a customised base, with its mouth open, showing finely chiselled teeth, pierced coffee bean eyes and raised eyebrows. The original headdress is made up of a headband and a headdress. The Chokwe mask is covered with a reddish-brown pigment and kaolin remnants. The scarification marks on this mask are of the classical and traditional type.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
African art and the ideal of beauty
Very nice African Chokwe mask representing the beautiful woman, the ideal of beauty, Mwana Pwo. This African mask is presented on a customised base, with its mouth open, showing finely chiselled teeth, pierced coffee bean eyes and raised eyebrows. The original headdress is made up of a headband and a headdress. The Chokwe mask is covered with a reddish-brown pigment and kaolin remnants. The scarification marks on this mask are of the classical and traditional type.