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Ex collection of the well known FILY KEITA African Art, Los Angelos - USA
The mask comes with a certificate.

This mask, called Mwana Pwo, represents Chokwe ideals of feminine beauty. Muzamba-style.
The mask's idealised features, subtile contours and refined lines formally convey the elegance and poise of a celebrated female ancestor.
The mask was certainly created by a Chokwe master carver, but it shares stylistic traits with the art of the Chokwe's Bindji/Mbangani neighbours.
See the last photo of the cover of the book CHOKWE! Edited by Manuel Jordan. Text at nr. 59.

Material: wood, and vegetal material.
Dark old patina.


Mid 20th century - Excellent 

TOP MWANA PWO MASK - Wood - Chokwe - DR Congo 

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