{"product_id":"chokwe-style-pwo-mask-central-africa","title":"Chokwe-Style Pwo Mask — Central Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking carved wood mask in the style of the Chokwe (Tshokwe) peoples of Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia, depicting an idealized female ancestral face — known traditionally as pwo or mwana pwo. These masks were danced by initiated men during mukanda ceremonies to embody feminine grace and ancestral beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask features a tall, domed coiffure with a central ridge flanked by textured, cross-hatched hair lobes, a pale ochre band at the hairline, gently arched brow ridges, narrow closed eyes, and a refined heart-shaped face tapering to a pointed chin — hallmarks of the classic Chokwe aesthetic ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of the piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Carved wood, pigmented (dark and reddish-brown patina with cream\/ochre highlights)\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Chokwe \/ Lunda-Lwena region, Central Africa\u003cbr\u003e- Condition: age-consistent wear, any cracks\/losses\u003cbr\u003e- Origin note: Sold in the stylistic tradition of Chokwe ceremonial masks; exact age and workshop attribution not certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling decorative piece for collectors of African tribal art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129334214882,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/a624664e-3439-4971-9d82-26f9626c2359.jpg?v=1785713935","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/chokwe-style-pwo-mask-central-africa","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}