Descripción : 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.
Precio: 0.00 USD🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 900 USD-2500 USD🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Sobre el lote Lote N° 44 Título : Mwana Pwo Mask Talla : 15H x 8W x 10.25D (inches) Notas : 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, subastador, Franklin, US🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito. Título de venta : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art Fecha de la venta : 10/03/2021🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito. Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale