Pwevo mask

Lwena people, Angola

11 inches, stained wood

The culture of the Lwena is similar to that of the Chowke. This mask is probably an equivalent of the Pwo and would evoke a female ancestor who watches over the fertility of future generations. The scarification marks are the same as those used by the Chokwe, however the finish is dull and lacks the rich patina we associate with Chokwe masks. Treatment of the hairdo is also different.
Old, used, and quite authentic-- this is a real find. I have additional photos, if you wish to see more. And please remember that you can return it for a refund if you don’t agree with my assessment.

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