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Masks from Gabon, spanning the Kwele, Lega, Punu, Teke, Fang and Bakota traditions.
Each mask carries its own cultural role, from the Kwele’s heart-shaped forms used to mediate between the living and ancestral spirits, to the white kaolin faces of Punu masks representing idealised female ancestors, to the geometric Lega masks central to the Bwami society’s initiation rites. These masks are direct expressions of Gabon rich oral and ceremonial traditions.
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Kwele masks represent a rich tapestry of spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, and social cohesion within Kwele society, serving as powerful symbols of identity and connection to the spiritual realm.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 42cmH x 43cmWx 1.5cmD
These Vuvi masks serve as agents through whom ancestral spirits reappear during funeral ceremonies and solemn communal gatherings
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Spirit association and ritual
Dimensions……………………. 21cm long x 20cm wide x 8cm deep
The chicken that can dig for food will not sleep hungry
These Vuvi masks serve as agents through whom ancestral spirits reappear during funeral ceremonies and solemn communal gatherings
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Spirit association and ritual
Dimensions……………………. 27cm long x 21cm wide x 11cm deep
Tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today
With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
Dimensions……………………. 31cm long x 19cm wide x 15cm deep
A roaring lion kills no game
With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
Dimensions……………………. 28cm long x 18cm wide x 11cm deep
Blissful and bountiful
With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
Dimensions……………………. 38cm long x 20cm wide x 12cm deep
The source of all life
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….44 x 28 x 5.5cm
Taking it back to the old roots
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….44 x 28 x 5.5cm
The bones of a secret society
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….28 x 25 x 3cm
Kidumu with spirit values
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….28 x 25 x 3cm
Dance, sing, clap and unite
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….28 x 25 x 3cm
Initiated with beauty and grace
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon and DRC
Function……………………….. Initiation
Dimensions…………………….28 x 25 x 3cm
