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Description : African Tribal Art: Chokwe People, D.R. Congo/Zaire: Mwana Pwo Mask, carved wood with light brown skin tone and dark brown hair, scarification/tribal marks and eyebrows, mid 20th century. It has a fine patina and the attachment holes along the rim show staining from moisture/sweat. The mask depicts a female, referred to as pwo (mwana pwo). It shows facial features considered desirable by the Chokwe: filed teeth, abstract scarification, and a swept-forward coiffure. It is a dance mask, and would be accompanied by a male counterpart. Together, they symbolize power.
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Estimate (low-high) : 900 USD-2500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 44
Title : Mwana Pwo Mask
Size : 15H x 8W x 10.25D (inches)
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Good condition with signs of use and age, worn patina, scuffs. Note that there is a wood-split/ crack in the center of the back of the hair. Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art
Sale date : 10 Mar 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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