TSHOKWE, Angola.
TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, copper, plant fibers. A dance mask worn during initiation ceremonies for young men, representing “Mwana Pwo,” the primordial female ancestor. Of remarkable artistic sophistication, this mask features an almost triangular face, constructed with a perfect sense of symmetry. 22.5 x 16.5 cm.
TSHOKWE, Angola. Wood, copper, plant fibers. A dance mask worn during initiation ceremonies for young men, representing “Mwana Pwo,” the primordial female ancestor. Of remarkable artistic sophistication, this mask features an almost triangular face, constructed with a perfect sense of symmetry. 22.5 x 16.5 cm.
