Young maiden mask "mwana pwo" · Angola, Chokwe · ID: 3049428
sold
EUR 400
Provenance
Ralf Lüders, Stuttgart, GermanyAlex Vömel (1897-1985), Düsseldorf, Germany
German Private Collection
Size
H: 23 cm
H: 9.1 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown paint, raffia,
The “mwana pwo” mask represents a primordial female ancerstor. It performs social dances to highlight the beauty, morality, and abilities associated with women.
In our opinion, this mask is an example of “transitional art”, a work that has already been made for sale to a Western audience.
Publications
Expo cat.: "Afrikanische Kunst. Eine süddeutsche Sammlung", Galerie Alex Vömel, Düsseldorf, 1984AHDRC: 0001033
Exhibition
Düsseldorf, Germany: "Afrikanische Kunst. Eine süddeutsche Sammlung", Galerie Alex Vömel, 25 November 1983 - 25 January 1984