Mask: Female (Pwo) | Chokwe peoples - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This work is an outstanding example of Pwo, a classic Chokwe mask genre that honors founding female ancestors. Such representations are especially significant given that the Chokwe trace descent through their mothers' lines.
Female (pwo) Mask - Smarthistory
Female (pwo) mask, early 20th century (Chokwe peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo), wood, plant fiber, pigment, copper alloy, 39.1 cm high (Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C.); Speakers: Dr. Peri Klemm and Dr. Beth Harris
Crafting the Essence of Chokwe Masks: A Revelation of Skill
Chokwe masks are more than art. They're bridges spanning cultures and hands, holding stories from before and now. The Chokwe people, with their roots deeply grounded across nations, gifted the world with masks that breathe history. Consider the "Pwo" mask – its serene, carved visage is not just a face, but a celebration of womanhood.
Chokwe people - Wikipedia
The Cihongo mask, originally called Cimyanji, is a dance mask, and it is a very well-known mask among the Chokwe community. This mask represents the spirit of the wealthy and is worn by the chief, his son, and his nephew.
Revisiting Pwo - Chokwe masks - RAND AFRICAN ART
Pwo masks, made by Chokwe and related peoples, are a well-known but understudied genre of African art. Facial features and scarification details, including masoji, or tears, below the eyes, are balanced and well
Female Face Mask (Mwana Pwo) | The Art Institute of Chicago
A popular and frequent occurrence in entertainment masquerades, mwana pwo represents a female ancestor but is always worn by a male dancer. This mask type symbolizes fecundity and the prominent role of women in Chokwe society.
Pwo Mask – University of Michigan Museum of Art
This mask represents pwo, the beautiful and poised female ancestor honored in the makishi masquerades performed by the Chokwe and neighboring peoples in Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pwo is the most popular of all makishi, or masked characters that embody spirits.
Chokwe Mwana Pwo mask - RAND AFRICAN ART
The most powerful and important Chokwe mask is known as chikunga. Highly charged with power and considered sacred, chikunga is used during investiture ceremonies of a chief and sacrifices to the ancestors. These masks are made of barkcloth stretched over an armature of wickerwork, covered over with black resin and painted with red and white ...
Exploring the Rich Tradition of Chokwe Masks – Africa Direct
2024年3月30日 · Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Chokwe masks play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and transmitting ancestral knowledge from one generation to the next. Crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through centuries, each mask is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Chokwe people.
Pwo mask | Chokwe peoples | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title: Pwo mask. Date: Early 20th century. Geography: Angola. Culture: Chokwe peoples. Medium: Wood, fibers, metal, red and white clay. Dimensions: H. x W. x D.: 15 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (39.1 x 21.3 x 23.5 cm) Classification: Wood. Credit Line: National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., Museum Purchase (85-15-20)