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Sowei helmet masks belong to the all-female Sande society and are worn in public ceremony by senior women
The features often associated with Mwana Pwo include a composed expression
and aesthetic role
Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback
7cm x 40cmPaper: Somerset Velvet for Epson - 255 gsm
Chokwe Mask under 25 Sowei helmet masks belong toMedium: Acrylic and Oil on 16" x 20" CanvasAvailability: 1 of 1 Original Please enquire for acquisition details. From the Chokwe peoples of Angola and neighbouring regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. Chokwe masks are made to be worn in masquerade, where the face, costume, movement, and music work together to create a public character. Mwana Pwo (young woman) is one of the best known Chokwe masquerade figures. Carved by men and
