Description: Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo with Headdress Congo L 14.5", W 8" Deep 5" aprox weigth : 2.33 Lb This mask comes from the Chokwe. It belongs to the famous category known as Mwana pwo and had performed during the ceremonies of circumcision and initiation of Young boys. The headdress attached to the mask is well preserved. The face shows typical Chokwe scarification patterns and expression. *stand not included The Mwana Pwo Chokwe mask is a traditional wooden mask made by the Chokwe people of Central and Southern Africa, particularly in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. The mask represents a young woman, with distinctive scarification marks on her forehead and cheeks, and is uséd in initiation ceremonies for young girls. The Mwana Pwo Chokwe mask is considered a symbol of beauty, fertility, and wisdom. It is worn by dancers during the mukanda initiation ceremony, which marks the transition of young girls into adulthood. During the ceremony, the mask is danced by a male performer, who embodies the spirit of the young woman depicted in the mask. The dance is accompanied by music and singing, and the performance is intended to teach the initiates about their roles and responsibilities as women in Chokwe society. The mask is typically carved from wood, and is decorated with intricate patterns and designs. The scarification marks on the forehead and cheeks are a distinctive feature of the mask, and are believed to represent beauty and social status. The Mwana Pwo Chokwe mask is also sometimes adorned with cowrie shells, beads, and other decorative elements.
Price: 87 USD
Location: Rahway, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-30T17:33:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Brand: Unbranded
Origin: Democractic Republic of the Congo, or Angola
Type: Mask
author: None
Item Height: 14.5"
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: None
Material: Wood
Item Length: 5.0
Tribe: Chokwe
Item Width: 8"
Maker: Chokwe Artisan
