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Masque esprit d'ancêtre féminin "mwana pwo"

R. D. Congo, Tchokwé
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Provenance
Joseph and Doris Gerofsky, New York, USA
John & Nicole Dintenfass, New York, USA
Taille
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch

Description

wood, base

The mask dancers wear wooden skirt and breasts and imitate female movements with their dance steps. Women will commonly dance alongside the character, to challenge the performer’s skill and to make sure that the steps and movements or actions honour them appropriately and sufficiently.


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