These masks come from the Chokwe people. It belongs to the famous category known as Mwana Pwo. The headdress attached to the mask is well preserved. The face shows typical Chokwe scarificaction patterns and expression. The Chokwe are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola, parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief, at funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. During the performance, Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana Pwo attracts a very large audience, especially women. The grace and elegant gestures of the Pwo mask teach Chokwe women to act in a graceful manner. Mwana Pwo reflects all the positive attributes of an ideal woman who can serve as a Chokwe role model.