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Description : AFRICAN TRIBAL ART, CARVED WOOD CHOKWE MASK - An example of Pwo, a classic Chokwe mask genre that honors founding female ancestors tracing descent through the mother's lineage. Solid wood carved with distinct nose, pouty lips and slit eyes, scarification on forehead and beneath eye sockets. Fiber and cloth form an attachment for bamboo rods which simulate hair. Masks are often worn at ceremonies which mark the completion of initiation into adulthood. Good condition. Early 20th century. 13.75H x 10W
Price: 36.90 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 2
Title : Carved Wood Chokwe Mask
Pacific Galleries, auctioneer, Seattle, WA It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Taxidermy & Asian Collection
Sale date : 10 Jun 2017 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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