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Beschreibung :  ,Additional Information: ,This Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask is carved with great attention to detail in defining exquisite facial features, the typical cruciform Chokwe scarification on the forehead and a headdress delicately attached to the carved face: , ,All these details define the female beauty in the Chokwe culture. The Chokwe people are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. This cluster is composed of a number of distinct but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. As a result of the complex interaction of people the region has shared stylistic elements and figural forms based upon shared mythologies and ritual practices. The present mask called Mwana pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the female ances­,tor. Mwana pwo mask appears at the initiation and circumcision ceremonies of young boys (Mukanda). Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief, at funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. During the performance, Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana Pwo attracts a very large audience, especially women. The grace and elegant gestures of the pwo mask teach Chokwe women to act in a graceful manner. Mwana Pwo reflects all the positive attributes of an ideal woman who can serve as a Chokwe role model.  ,  ,
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Über das Lot Chargen- 107328
Titel : Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo Angola , Zeitraum : 20th Century
Medien : Wood, vegetal fibers, yarn
Größe : Height: 9 Inches Width: 7.5 Inches Depth: 6.25 Inches 17 inches with hood
Condition report : Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Cracks, chips, holes, scuffs, scraped and worn patina, see pictures for details.
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Verkaufstitel : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Verkaufsdatum : 27/11/2016 Jetzt kostenlos anmelden und sofort loslegen!
Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale

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