The mask I made is called the Mwana Pwo. The mask comes from Chokwe of Angola. Angola is a country in south-Central Africa. The mask is made out of wood and vegetal fiber. Although the mask is a women men wore it in a initiation ceremonies called Mukanda. The Mask is suppose to show features that are admired in a young woman and an ideal mother. At ceremonies the masks are worn with a knit body suit that has features of a women. They also have a dance for it that mimics gestures of a women. The Mwana Pwo reflects all the positive Characteristics of an ideal Chokwe role model. Women from the Chokwe of Angola think the mask honors them. It has been called the most beautiful mask of all African Masks. This mask is a wonderful mask That represents the great features of women.
I like it a whole lot.
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