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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
One of the most popular types of masks in the Sanga region are the kanaga masks. Like other Dogon masks, kanaga masks are worn at rituals called dama, whe aims to transport the souls of deceased family members away from the village and to enhance the prestige of the deceased and his descendants by impressive…
The Bozo people are known as ‘the masters of the Niger river’ and are the oldest inhabitants of their region which neighbours the Dogon. Although the majority have converted to Islam, they preserve Animist traditions and this contemporary festival mask shows that elements of their original culture survives. Figure Details Country of Origin…………….. Mali Culture………………………….. Bozo…
Once worn during conflict by leaders as military costume, these masks were designed to intimidate the enemy. The all-seeing eyes are connections to mighty warrior ancestors and. Today, they are worn during dances which tell stories of great battles past and during funeral ceremonies to honour the dead. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast…
Once worn during conflict by leaders as military costume, these masks were designed to intimidate the enemy. The all-seeing eyes are connections to mighty warrior ancestors and. Today, they are worn during dances which tell stories of great battles past and during funeral ceremonies to honour the dead. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast…
The Bobo-Fing ethnic group, also know as the Bobo, live in eastern Burkina Faso and also in Mali. The Bobo Fing are cosely related to the Bwa. Typical of the Bobo style, this mask is carved with stunning geometric patterns and contrasting pigments. This type of mask is traditionally by generations of believers for rituals. Characteristic of the…
Strikingly tall signature wall piece in immaculate condition with aged patina
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Mossi
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 142 x 17 x 15cm
Earthy geometric patina highlights this traditional Mossi mask
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Mossi
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 98 x 20 x 18cm
Doyo Nwantantay plant Mask embodies a water spirit and is traditionally a part of agrarian rituals and celebrations. The large crescent on top of the masks represents the moon and sun which usher new life. The facial features typically embody owls in supernatural form, while the nose is representative of the hornbill, and the chequered…
