Something Special in April
Something Special in April
Lot 163: REDUCED - Fine Vintage Mwana Pwo Chokwe Mask
2024-04-11T17:00:00Z
Start price: R800
Lot 163:
REDUCED - Fine Vintage Mwana Pwo Chokwe Mask
Description
A captivating Chokwe Mask, skillfully carved from wood, comes to life with intricate details and cultural significance. Its wooden contours form a striking visage, expressing the artistry of the Chokwe people. Adorned with elaborate designs, the mask exudes a sense of tradition and spirituality. It’s small eyes and open mouth, symbolizes the ideal mother and woman, it is worn during a masquerade on stilts.
Adding to its allure, the mask features hair made from carefully woven fibers, cascading down like a flowing mane. These fibers lend a tactile element, contrasting the smooth wood and creating a textured, lifelike effect. The mask’s overall presence embodies the Chokwe culture’s rich heritage, capturing the essence of a time-honored artistic tradition that continues to resonate with beauty and meaning.
Measuring (the wood only) approximately 40cm in length and 25cm in width.
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