Tchokwe Mwano Pwo African Mask
'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' by Picasso oil paint on canvas in 1907.

Find out facts about Picasso during this time (1907) where was he living?
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Why would Picasso have painted like this? What influenced him?
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 African mask representing the ideal female beauty who brings fertility and prosperity.What can you find out about African art and masks like this?
What might this mean to those who originally created and owned this African piece?
What might the markings be for? Is it symbolical or realistic?