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Mwana Pwo mask Congo / Angola region
Provenance: Acquired fr…
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Mwana Pwo mask Congo / Angola region
Provenance: Acquired fr…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
Mwana Pwo mask
Congo / Angola region
Provenance: Acquired from the Livraria é galeria Sa Da Costa art gallery in central Lisbon in the late
1990's, then Belgian private collection.
Materials: carved wood, plant fibres, textile.
Height: 26 cm
Presented with base, in gallery condition.
Mwana Pwo female mask from the Chokwe/Tshokwe culture, representing the ideal of beauty, fecundity
fertility and feminine maturity. The finely sculpted face has harmonious features, half-closed eyes
half-closed eyes and a delicately incised mouth, conveying calm and dignity.
dignity. The elaborate hairstyle made from plaited fibres, combined with a rich textile finish and a deep reddish-brown patina, conveys a sense of calm and dignity.
and a deep reddish-brown patina give the piece a remarkable presence. Used in initiation
initiation ceremonies and ritual dances, this type of mask embodies the transmission of social
social values and is particularly sought-after today for the quality of its workmanship,
its state of preservation and its strong aesthetic appeal.
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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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