10 Nov 1889 Jahr - Pwo mask

Beschreibung:

wood, fiber, pigment, and metal
Chokwe people, DRC
the "ideal" woman, not anyone specific
made by men, worn by men, made to honor women (those who were young, fertile, and had successfully given birth) Matrilineal
scarification and white pigment around eyes, white pigment connects to spiritual realm, eyes are most important part of the face, emphasized> spiritual ability... second sight?

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