Mask "mwana phwevo" ·  Angola, Mbunda · ID: 3032703

Description

wood, shiny dark brown patina, linear and cross-shaped scarification marks, bonnet backside, min. dam., on metal base;
this mask represents an early deceased mythical woman. The well-balanced facial features and scarification marks correspond with the dominating ideal of female beauty. The narrow slit eyes should point out that a deceased person itsdepicted.

The object Mask “mwana phwevo” with the object ID 3032703 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 449 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,300.

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