Ghana Bakota Mask :: (GH-Bako-013)
AU $90.00Country of Origin: Ghana
Culture: Bakota
Function: Celebration
Dimensions: 33 x 30 x 10cm
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Country of Origin: Ghana
Culture: Bakota
Function: Celebration
Dimensions: 33 x 30 x 10cm
Small black and white patinaed, decorative Fang mask from Cameroon.
The Fang use these masks in rituals and ceremonies to communicate with and honor their ancestors, seeking their protection and guidance.
Mask Information
Country of Origin – Cameroon
Ethnic Group – Fang
Function – Justice & Peace
Dimensions – 28cm x 9cm x 6cm
The Baule people are farmers who populate the eastern side of the Ivory Coast, being part of the Akan people who dwell in both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their art has been described as one of the most important tribal styles in the Ivory Coast. Using heavily stylized designs for statues and masks, their…
The Baule people are farmers who populate the eastern side of the Ivory Coast, being part of the Akan people who dwell in both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their art has been described as one of the most important tribal styles in the Ivory Coast. Using heavily stylized designs for statues and masks, their…
An African Bakota mask that originates from Ghana and has been handcrafted by a tribesman from the Bakota tribe. This African mask has been decorated with brass and colorful blue,red and white bead inlays. A Bakota mask is used for festivity and celebration. It features the characteristics of an elderly man with a small beard,…
An African Bakota mask that originates from Ghana and has been handcrafted by a tribesman from the Bakota tribe. This African mask has been decorated with brass and colorful blue,red and white bead inlays. A Bakota mask is used for festivity and celebration. It features the characteristics of an elderly man with a small beard,…
An African Bakota mask that originates from Ghana and has been handcrafted by a tribesman from the Bakota tribe. This African mask has been decorated with brass and colorful blue,red and white bead inlays. A Bakota mask is used for festivity and celebration. It features the characteristics of an elderly man with a small beard,…
The Dan people believe that the Du spirits of the wild manifest themselves in masks, in order to guide and sustain. These masks incarnate female beauty, worn by dancers with gliding steps and graceful movements. She entertains and instructs the village in peaceful pursuits, regulating disagreements and protecting children. Mask Details Country of Origin…………………. Liberia…
The Dan people believe that the Du spirits of the wild manifest themselves in masks, in order to guide and sustain. These masks incarnate female beauty, worn by dancers with gliding steps and graceful movements. She entertains and instructs the village in peaceful pursuits, regulating disagreements and protecting children. Mask Details Country of Origin…………………. Liberia…
Features a large headdress of chicken feathers; an accessory commonly used in fetish ceremonies. The Dan people believe that the Du spirits of the wild manifest themselves in masks, in order to guide and sustain. These masks incarnate female beauty, worn by dancers with gliding steps and graceful movements. She entertains and instructs the village…
The Bwa sun mask has been appreciated by artists and collectors alike. Sun Masks are contemporary pieces which marry the stylistic features of the Bwa and Bobo. Appearing during agricultural and harvest festivals, they honour the Sun and its power to yield a healthy crop. The chequer-board light and dark geometric patterns are understood and…
Antique Lion mask from Dogon country in Mali.
Details
Country of Origin…….……….. Mali
Culture………………………… Dogon
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions…………………….23cm x 20cm x 12cm