{"product_id":"chokwe-mask","title":"Chokwe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic and Oil on 16\" x 20\" Canvas\u003cbr data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 of 1 Original Please enquire for acquisition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFrom the Chokwe peoples of Angola and neighbouring regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eChokwe masks are made to be worn in masquerade, where the face, costume, movement, and music work together to create a public character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMwana Pwo (“young woman”) is one of the best-known Chokwe masquerade figures. Carved by men and traditionally danced by a male performer, it presents ideals of womanhood and honours women, including mothers and founding female ancestors in a matrilineal society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe features often associated with Mwana Pwo include a composed expression, partially closed eyes, facial scarification\/tattoo patterns, and an elaborate coiffure. When performed, the mask would be accompanied by a full costume rather than appearing alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original artwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor pricing and acquisition enquiries, please contact us directly via studio@adeche.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adeche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711715500193,"sku":null,"price":2594.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9582\/0961\/files\/IMG_8099.jpg?v=1770909386","url":"https:\/\/adeche.com\/en-au\/products\/chokwe-mask","provider":"adeche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}