Mwana Pwo Mask
Tschokwe
Reference: MFAZ-6
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- Material
- Wood, rope and patina
Under the appearance of a young woman represents Pwothe ancestral mother who watches over the fertility of her descendants. In addition to the incarnation of the…
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Full original description
Under the appearance of a young woman represents Pwothe ancestral mother who watches over the fertility of her descendants. In addition to the incarnation of the ancestor it symbolizes the ideals of the woman of this ethnic group. The wearer of this mask saw during the dance a kind of net with false breasts and a canvas around the waist.
The hair is represented by ropes.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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