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This elegant mask
comes from the Chokwe people who are members of a large culture cluster
living today in central Angola, Congo, and in Zambia. This type of mask was
used during Mukanda initiation rites for young boys through a series of
endurance tests. The mask depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the
female ancestor. Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief, at
funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment.
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or questions please email me. Shipping costs can be reduced by combining
items.
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