Picture 1 of 23
Gallery
Picture 1 of 23
Have one to sell?
RARE VTG African Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask Art Handmade Clay Pottery Wall Hanging
US $50.95
ApproximatelyRM 211.33
or Best Offer
Condition:
“Age-Related Wear - Minor Cracks/Chips - Handmade Imperfections”
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $7.99 (approx RM 33.14) USPS Ground Advantage®.
Located in: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 28 Nov and Wed, 3 Dec to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
About this item
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:297781935461
Item specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Seller Notes
- “Age-Related Wear - Minor Cracks/Chips - Handmade Imperfections”
- Country of Origin
- Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
- Unit of Sale
- Single Piece
- Artist
- Unknown
- Shape
- Elongated Oval
- Eye Features
- Narrow Horizontal Slits, Almond-shaped. Hallmark of Chokwe art.
- Accessory Materials
- Hemp Rope (hanging loop), Fabric Accent (hangs off ear on L Side)
- Item Usage
- Vintage Deco for Hanging/Displaying, NOT Ceremonial Use (Wood)
- Size
- Medium
- Interior
- Hollow, Hand-Carved Out
- Region of Origin
- Africa
- Location of Creation
- Most-likely Baule, Ghana (Ivory Coast) OR Republic of Congo
- Format
- Mask
- Year of Production
- Exact Year Unknown
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Display Type
- Wall-Hanging (Included) / On Shelf (No Stand Included)
- Original/Licensed Reproduction
- Original
- Style
- Art Deco, Avant-garde, Black Folk Art, Figurative Art, Portraiture, Primitivism, Still Life, Folk & Indigenous, 3D Mask, Wall Plaque, Chokwe (Tschokwe) People, Baule Ivory Coast Style
- Finnish
- Painted
- Features
- One of a Kind (OOAK), Built-In Hanging Rope, Culturally Authentic, Traditional African Ceremonial Piece
- Production Style
- (Possibly) Kiln-Fired / Terracotta Pottery
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Handmade
- Yes
- Culture
- African
- Time Period Produced
- 1950-1970 (Estimate)
- Color Palette
- Earth-tone Pigments, Ochre Wash
- Construction Details
- Visible Kiln Marks, Finger Impressions
- Pattern
- Tattoo Marks (makishi), common Chokwe marking or "cingelyengelye"
- Signed
- No
- Period
- Post-War (1940-1970)
- Title
- Ceramic Chokwe Mwana Pwo Mask
- Material
- Ceramic & Porcelain, Clay, Terracotta, Raffia / Straw
- Historical Features
- Made in Chokwe (Tschokwe) Style, ethnic group from Ivory Coast
- Subject
- Africa, Masks, Silhouettes, Central OR West African, Ethnic, Ceremonial Object (Repro), Traditional Female
- Type
- Mask Art/Sculpture/Plaque
- Item "Feel"
- Heavy & Solid
- Theme
- Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, People, Portrait, Social History, Tribal Decor
- Hair Features
- Natural Straw Palm Fibers (Raffia)
- Production Technique
- Pottery
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (272)
- 2***m (229)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe owner of this company is a real stand up individual, as soon as I reported that I hadn t received my package he immediately started an all out effort to find it.All of my attempts to get the post office to do anything had come to nothing, their attitude was we don t give a darn and stop bothering us .They would give me numbers to call but no would answer which i tried on tried on three consecutive days, absolutely no help from the post office. After the owner shook things up i got the box in
- _***0 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect! Shipped fast and was very well packaged, lots of bubble wrap. And the item was just a described. I would definitely buy from this seller again, it was a great value.Vintage Elvis Presley Memorabilia Lacquered Wood Portrait Art /w Clock 23 x 19" (#297455976388)
- l***l (56)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGREAT...!!! The item was as described in the ad, in very good condition, fast shipping, very well packaged, and right price as well, I am very pleased and "HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SELLER" Thank you
Seller feedback (272)
- 2***m (229)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe owner of this company is a real stand up individual, as soon as I reported that I hadn t received my package he immediately started an all out effort to find it.All of my attempts to get the post office to do anything had come to nothing, their attitude was we don t give a darn and stop bothering us .They would give me numbers to call but no would answer which i tried on tried on three consecutive days, absolutely no help from the post office. After the owner shook things up i got the box in
- _***0 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect! Shipped fast and was very well packaged, lots of bubble wrap. And the item was just a described. I would definitely buy from this seller again, it was a great value.Vintage Elvis Presley Memorabilia Lacquered Wood Portrait Art /w Clock 23 x 19" (#297455976388)
- l***l (56)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGREAT...!!! The item was as described in the ad, in very good condition, fast shipping, very well packaged, and right price as well, I am very pleased and "HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SELLER" Thank you