Originating from the Chokwe people of Central and Southern Africa. Traditionally, Mwana Pwo masks represent feminine beauty, grace, and cultural ideals. These examples show wonderful character and age, each with unique detailing, one enhanced with painted surface highlights, the other left in natural wood with a deep, rich patina. Together they display strong presence, with finely carved features and symbolic markings that embody the artistry of Chokwe craftsmanship.
