EARLY 20TH C. CHOKWE MWANA PWO MASK, ANGOLA

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.

Early 20th C Kwili, Kwasai, Angola. Although worn by a man, this "young woman" would have been part of his disguise which included a body suit with false breasts. Wood carved with Maltese cross on for

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

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

Mwana Pwo Mask - TCHOKWE - Angola Angola Mid 20th century Wood / raffia. mask carved from hardwood, mask face brownish black sweating layered patina. 23 x 20 x 16 cm (550 gram) A very fine female Mwan

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

A group of four Chokwe style figural objects. Wood, fiber, metal. D. R. Congo/Angola. 20th century. ++ 2 Chokwe style Pwo masks. ++ Chokwe style comb. 7 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 1". ++ Chokwe style standing fi

African Angola Chokwe Pwo Young Female Mask (20th Century) dark stained wood carved, natural fiber, earth, depicting the "Young Female" spirit having dark tone smooth face with scarification around ey

African Tribal Art: Chokwe People, Angola: Mwana Ngulu Mask depicting a domesticated pig. Mid 20th century, with a custom-made display stand. The mask is hand-carved wood, painted with brown and black

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

Ca. early 20thC. Male dance mask called tshihong, used in festivals to summon the spirits of strength, and symbolizes wealth and power, the mask also confers judiciary powers to the wearer. Very good

Africa, Zambia / Angola / Democratic Republic of the Congo area, Lunda / Chokwe, ca. early 20th century CE. A Makishi Chisaluke mask comprised of burlap, vegetal fibers, branches, and decorations made

A group of Two Congo style masks One Teke style figure. 20th century. ++Chokwe style wood pwo mask, DRC/Amgola, 9 1/2"h x 14"w x 4"d. ++ Teke style clay and wood figure, DRC, 5 3/4"h x 2"diam. ++ Song

A group of 4 African objects. 20th century. ++ Chokwe style mask. DRC / Angola. ++ African fetish. ++ Fulani style leather belt. North Africa. ++ Salamapsu style mask. DRC. 21"h x 10 1/2"w.

A carved wooden panel with masks. Angola, Chokwe, 20th century. 43"h x 14 1/2"w. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A group of 3 Congo style masks. 20th century. ++ Chokwe complex style mask, Lwena style. DRC / Angola. ++ Lega style mask. DRC / Angola. ++ Congo style mask. DRC.

Title: Chokwe Pwo Mask - Angola - African Art Tribal Art Date Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Angola Dimension: 14,57 Inch Weight: 1,76 Pounds Materials: Wood Item Type: Mask Additional Infor

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

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

Three African Masks, carved wood, includes: Mwana Pwo mask with copper mounts, and two Senoufo masks, 20th C, tallest 17 1/2". CONDITION: Very good.

Ca. late 19th early 20thC. Chokwe/Tchokwe comb Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola. Very good, with age-appropriate wear. Purchased from Tad Dale 2006 (copy of original receipt can be included if r

**Originally Listed At $400** Southern Africa, Angola, Chokwe peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely depiction of an anthropomorphic standing female. This example sports a conical base wh

A staff with maternity figure at top and paddle at bottom. Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola, Chokwe complex. Late 19th to early 20th century. 26"l. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the

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