Mwana Pwo beautiful female mask - Chokwe - Angola - SOLD

Known as pwo (woman) or mwana pwo (young pretty woman), this type of mask is worn by men whose outfits include breasts carved in wood and fastened to their netted costume. The masks evoke female ancestors, who are responsible for guarding the community’s fertility. They are represented as beautiful women with balanced features, filed teeth, and delicate scarifications on their cheeks and forehead. This example includes an elaborate hairstyle, consisting of hundreds of strands and knots, embellished with red camwood powder.Origin : Private Belgian collectionDating : 1970'sSize : 20 x 13 cmMaterials : wood, rope

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Circa 1970
Size
Ethnic group
Chokwe / Tchokwe / Tschokwe
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Angola
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium

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