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Chokwe Mask (N° 28447)

Belgian collection of African art
Lustrous red-brown patina. Abrasions and minor accidents.
The Chokwe pwo masks are among the many akishi (or mukishi, for the singular) masks of Chokwe African art . They embody an ideal of feminine beauty, symbolized by Mwana Pwo , or the Pwo woman, and are often presented during festive ceremonies. Pwo masks are associated with fertility and prosperity, playing an important role in community life.
This mask is accompanied here by its braided raffia headdress. The characteristic motifs present on the forehead, and sometimes on the cheekbones, are essential elements of Chokwe aesthetic canons. They also served as public markers of ethnic identity. The recurring cruciform frontal motif has a cosmogonic significance, according to some interpretations. Height on base: 34 cm.  

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OriginCollection belge
EthnyChokwe
Countryangola
Material(s)wood, raphia
Height cm24
Width18 cm
Weight2.18 Kg
Estimated datingxx°
Socle includedYes

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