Auction on
22 November 2022 - 14:00 (CET) -
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
Exalting their idealized beauty, this pwo mask honors the founding female ancestors of the Chokwe.
Angola, Chokwe, mwana pwo mask, wood, fiber, metal, h. 30 cm/11.8 in. Estimate: €30,000/50,000
Angola, Chokwe, mwana pwo mask, wood, fiber, metal, h. 30 cm/11.8 in. Estimate: €30,000/50,000
This mwana pwo ("young woman") mask combines refined features and exaggerated proportions, with hollowed-out sockets emphasizing the half-closed eyes, dark pigment highlighting the eyelids and eyebrows,…
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
Print the article