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Mwana Pwo Chokwe (Tshokwe) mask Angola
Material : Wood.
See original version (French)
177
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Mwana Pwo Chokwe (Tshokwe) mask Angola
Material : Wood.
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Mwana Pwo Chokwe (Tshokwe) mask Angola
Material : Wood.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium
Dimensions: H. 22 cm (37 cm with stand)
An ancient Mwana Pwo female mask, one of the most emblematic creations in the Chokwe repertoire.
Chokwe repertoire. An idealised embodiment of womanhood and beauty, it has all the classic
characteristics of this corpus: a broad forehead surmounted by a finely striated hairstyle
half-closed eyes with heavy eyelids, frontal scarring and delicately modelled cheeks.
modelled cheeks.
The serene expression of the face is reinforced by a half-open mouth revealing carefully sculpted teeth.
carefully sculpted teeth, while the open ears and tapering chin contribute to the
contribute to the overall elegance of the composition. The warm reddish-brown patina, combined with
The warm reddish-brown patina, combined with good wear from use, highlights the quality of the sculpture and the finesse of the details.
In addition to its ritual function, this mask is a remarkable example of Chokwe aesthetics
Chokwe aesthetic, where feminine ideals, formal refinement and technical mastery come together
in a particularly harmonious work.
See original version (French)
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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
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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