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TSHOKWE, Angola.
See original version (French)
275
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TSHOKWE, Angola.
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
TSHOKWE, Angola.
Wood, copper, plant fibres.
A dance mask worn during initiation ceremonies for young men, representing ‘Mwana Pwo’, the primordial female ancestor.
Of remarkable artistic sophistication, this mask features an almost triangular face, constructed with a perfect sense of symmetry.
22.5 x 16.5 cm.
See original version (French)
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