African Art
African Art
Museum Quality
Amazing female mask "Pwo", Chokwe, Tshokwe Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wood with Gorgeous reddish patina, vegetal fibers, iron earrings, pearls...
Amazing scarifications on noise, forehead and cheeks.
On the forehead are the triangles of the tattoo known as cingelyengelye. Originally, cingelyengelye occurred as a necklace in the form of a cross, ...
Amazing carving quality,
First part of 20th century.
Provenance : Collection of the Professor D. Vangroenwehe, MD, doctor of anthropology (according to a label on the base of the mask).
Provenance: Collection of Jacques Dulhoste.
Price : Upon Request
Materials / Techniques: Wood
Condition: Very good condition, some marks, minor cracks, used parts
Measurements:
H.7"1/8 (18 cm) Mask only, without hair
H.19"1/2 x 7" x 7" (with the hair and the base)
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