Vintage Congolese Chokwe Mwana Pwo Initiation Mask

DESCRIPTION: Vintage central African Mwano Pwo mask from the Chokwe tribe of the Congo composed of carved wood, woven foliage, and raffia palm accenting. Includes metal stand. CIRCA: Mid-20th Century

This mask is from the Chokwe people in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. These masks were used during Munkanda initiation sites for young boys who were prepared/tra

A carved wooden mask from the Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. Carved wood, with reddish brown mineral pigment patina, traditional facial features and rich tattoos corresponding to the prevailing ideal

The 1800s, Early 1900s Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask Angola African Tribal Antique This work is an outstanding example of Pwo, a classic Chokwe mask genre that honors founding female ancestors. Inscribed moti

Carved Wood Mask with rattan spheres as hair, single sphere on hemp as a braided beard. 15 1/2" tall, excluding beard. Age and use patina.

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features, and attached raffia grass woven rope headdress. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 7 inches. * A metal display stand can b

(lot of 2) African mask group, including a Chokwe "Mwana Pwo" mask with woven net rising on a custom stand; together with a decorative West African Baule mask, largest: 14.5"h

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 7.75" mask; 8" with stand Width: 5.5" Depth: 3.5" Weight: 0.5 lb mask; 2.5 lbs with stands A beautiful, small Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask with facial scar

A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate coiffure, incised facial scars, serene closed eyes and embellished with hand hammered copper earrings, glass beads, neck textiles and a stunning red coi

ANGOLA Fine Mwana Pwo CHOKWE Mask The Mwana Pwo dance masks symbolize feminine beauty. This one, from the collection of Ivan Baur is particularly delicate PROVENANCE: Ex Philippe Vokaer Collection Ex

Wooden with scarification marks at the cheeks and forehead and twine hair. Dimensions: 10" x 6" x 3".

A vintage carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, incised designs and remains of attached grass headdress. The mask measures 9.5 x 7 inches ( not counting the woven grass netting) * A metal

A pair of African tribal, Pwo or Mwana Pwo, masks, with an elaborate hairline made up of braided fiber fabric, and unusual scarification patterns on the forehead and cheeks originate from the Chokwe p

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the ide

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the ide

Title: Mask – Wood – Mwana Pwo – Chokwe – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced t

Title: Mask – Wood – Mwana Pwo – Chokwe – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced t

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, DR Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the i

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, DR Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the i

Title: Mask - Wood, Rope - Mwana Pwo - Chokwe - Angola Additional Information: A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Angola The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebr

Title: Mask – Wood, Rope – Mwana Pwo – Chokwe – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produ

Ca. 20thC. Eastern Angola/Zambia. Excellent with original patina and age-appropriate surface wear throughout. Lewena mask with fiber coiffure; neckpiece of striped knitted fiber. Just mask not includi

African Chokwe Pwo Mask, DRC. Carved wood face with fiber and textile headdress extending down the back of the head and neck. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Si

20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 9" x 7" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking people who inhabit the southern part of Congo, northeastern Angola, and, since t