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155 - Mwana Pwo mask, Chokwe (Tshokwe) culture, Angola Material: W…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Mwana Pwo mask, Chokwe (Tshokwe) culture, Angola Material: Wood, pigments and fibres. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Dimensions: H. 22cm (29cm with stand) An emblematic figure in the Chokwe repertoire, the Mwana Pwo mask embodies the feminine ideal celebrated during initiation ceremonies. celebrated during initiation ceremonies and masked performances. The present is striking for the quality of its carving and the remarkable preservation of its woven fibre headdress hairstyle, an essential element of her visual identity. The soft face is organised around finely stretched, half-closed eyes, a delicately modelled nose delicately modelled nose and a slightly ajar mouth revealing a stylised set of teeth. stylized teeth. The carved scarification marks on the cheeks and forehead, combined with the warm the warm, silky patina of the wood. The elaborate hairstyle, made up of long strands of fibre falling on either side of the face, gives the mask a particularly lively and mask a particularly lively and expressive presence. The balance of its proportions, the finesse of its execution and the richness of its details make this Mwana Pwo is a fine example of Chokwe aesthetics, where formal refinement and feminine feminine idealisation come together in a work of great poetic power.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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