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Dansmasker - Chokwe - Democratische Republiek Congo - Zeer zeldzaam Chokwe-masker
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Dansmasker - Chokwe - Democratische Republiek Congo - Zeer zeldzaam Chokwe-masker

Chokwe mask Wood, vegetable fiber, metal Height: 25 cm. Mid 20th century P R O V E N A N C E: Dutch private collection, Mr. v/d M. Known as pwo (woman) or mwana pwo (young woman), this type of mask is worn by men whose outfits include breasts carved in wood and fastened to their netted costume. The masks evoke female ancestors, who are responsible for guarding the community’s fertility. They are represented as beautiful women with balanced features, filed teeth, and delicate scarifications on their cheeks and forehead. This example includes an elaborate hairstyle, consisting of hundreds of strands and knots, embellished with red camwood powder. Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent in a wooden crate within 3 working days by UPS. Shipped with Insurance! Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. It will be professionally packed and safely send. Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country.

Nr. 88040499

Verkocht
Dansmasker - Chokwe - Democratische Republiek Congo - Zeer zeldzaam Chokwe-masker

Dansmasker - Chokwe - Democratische Republiek Congo - Zeer zeldzaam Chokwe-masker

Chokwe mask
Wood, vegetable fiber, metal
Height: 25 cm.
Mid 20th century
P R O V E N A N C E: Dutch private collection, Mr. v/d M.

Known as pwo (woman) or mwana pwo (young woman), this type of mask is worn by men whose outfits include breasts carved in wood and fastened to their netted costume. The masks evoke female ancestors, who are responsible for guarding the community’s fertility. They are represented as beautiful women with balanced features, filed teeth, and delicate scarifications on their cheeks and forehead. This example includes an elaborate hairstyle, consisting of hundreds of strands and knots, embellished with red camwood powder.

Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent in a wooden crate within 3 working days by UPS.
Shipped with Insurance!

Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
It will be professionally packed and safely send.
Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country.

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