Democratic Republic of CongoForehead mask, female PWO
Wood, fibre, textiles
Height: 17.5 cm (wood mask only)
PWO symbolizes the eminent position of the woman in this matrilineal society, and evokes the female ancestor who exercises a favourable influence on her descendants. The wearer, always a man, performs an elegant dance for the assembled public, and women in no way must ever touch the dancer. The scarification and coiffure played an important role in iconographic identification.
£365.00 (+£25.00 with custom made black iron stand)
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