19th C. Chokwe African Mwana Pwo Mask

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 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 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

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

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 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

(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

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

Hand carved and painted wood zoomorphic mask of Ngulu or pig, with metal appliques to the snout and head - with a coin mounted directly in the middle of the forehead. Textile and rattan weaves act as

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

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. 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

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 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

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

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

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