A 20th century DR Congo Chokwe mask.
Description
Provenance artist Sven Inge Höglund, Foundation for Innovative Art.
Approx. 24 x 17 cm.
Mwana Pwo mask is an expressive dance mask that represents the
ideal type of woman Mwana PWO from the Chokwe tribe in DR Congo.
This mask type symbolizes fertility and the prominent role of women in
Chokwe Society.Show more
Condition
Normal wear and tear.
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Description
Provenance artist Sven Inge Höglund, Foundation for Innovative Art.
Approx. 24 x 17 cm.
Mwana Pwo mask is an expressive dance mask that represents the
ideal type of woman Mwana PWO from the Chokwe tribe in DR Congo.
This mask type symbolizes fertility and the prominent role of women in
Chokwe Society.Show more
Condition
Normal wear and tear.