Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask | Beaded Wood Fiber Hair | Congo Female Ancestor Art

Authentic hand-carved Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask from Congo — a striking piece of African art for premium gallery walls and curated interior spaces. This Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask honors feminine grace, fertility, and the sacred ancestral female spirit, crafted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. The Chokwe people are world-renowned for their complex masquerade traditions, where the Mwana Pwo mask represents the idealized feminine ideal. This exquisite 18-inch collector's piece features a hand-carved hardwood face detailed with traditional brass studs, a prominent nose ring, and distinctive blue vertical scarification lines below peaceful, meditative eyes. The mask is heavily embellished with an elaborate, hand-twisted fiber coiffure crowned with genuine cowrie shells and long, dangling strands of colorful glass trade beads.

Country of Origin

• Hand crafted in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Chokwe Tribe)

Dimensions

• 18 x 10 x 8 inches

Materials

• Hand-carved Wood
• Natural Fiber
• Cowrie Shells
• Glass Beads
• Brass

Display & Care

• Wall Hanging — a wire or hook is included on the back for easy mounting. Ideal for living room, hallway, or gallery display.

Shipping

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