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Beauty.
She'll tease you. She may unease you. She is the very embodiment of grace and charm.
This serene, show-stopping masterwork is the epitome of youthful feminine beauty. The mask represents a beautiful young woman adorned with tattoos, earrings, and an elaborate coiffure. Historically, Chokwe communities organized pwo to dance in honor of the founding female ancestor of a particular family's lineage. A male dancer would be dressed like a woman in a costume of braided fiber that completely covers his body and hid his identity. In the dance, he wears a loincloth, carries a fan, and moves in slow, precise steps to emulate a graceful young woman. Celebrating her beauty, pwo also honors the dignity and moral worth of a well-respected family. |