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AU $180.00
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
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AU $180.00
A bird does not change its feathers because the weather is bad
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
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AU $190.00
Kwele masks, originating from Gabon, are distinguished by their concave facial structure, symbolizing the inward journey of spiritual introspection and enlightenment.
They play a vital role in maintaining social cohesion, protection, and cultural identity within Kwele society.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 30cmH x 22cmW x 9cmD
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AU $195.00
Beautiful colour meets exquisite design
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
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AU $195.00
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
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AU $195.00
Ebony and Ivory – perfect harmony
With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
Dimensions……………………. 33cm long x 18cm wide x 15cm deep
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AU $195.00
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
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AU $195.00
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
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AU $195.00
However long the night, the dawn will break
With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
Dimensions……………………. 30cm long x 18cm wide x 14cm deep
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AU $195.00
Kwele masks hold deep spiritual significance, serving as mediators between the living and the spirit world.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 32cmH x 31cmWx 6cmD
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AU $195.00
With their serene expressions and elongated features, Kwele masks evoke a sense of timeless wisdom and continuity, honoring the lineage of ancestors and their enduring influence on Gabonese culture.
Distinguished by their concave facial structure, and soft white patina
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Kwele
Function……………………….. Justice & Peace
Dimensions……………………. 36cmH x 23cmW x 8cmD
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AU $195.00
Lega masks serve as visual representations of the complex spiritual and social beliefs of the Lega people, and they play a significant role in the rituals and traditions of the Bwami society.
Handcrafted with intricate attention to detail, reflecting the artistic skill and cultural heritage of the Lega people.
Gabon Lega masks have also gained recognition in the global art world for their striking aesthetics and cultural significance.
Country of Origin…………….. Gabon
Culture………………………… Lega
Function……………………….. Initiation & Ethical
Dimensions……………………. 36cmH x 18cmW x 13cmD