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USD $192.23 Original price was: USD $192.23.USD $157.28Current price is: USD $157.28.
This cabinet is beautifully carved in the classic Dogon style. Traditionally, these enclosures were used to store important, medicinal and sacred materials used in purification and healing rituals. The carvings are a protective barrier, safely storing the contents within. This cabinet has an additional jar on top, in which tobacco would be stored. Details Country of…
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USD $90.87
Intricately carved masterpieces from one of the oldest surviving cultures in the world: the Dogon people of central Mali. Traditionally used as granary closures, Dogon Doors feature glyphs that tell many stories, from spiritual appeals to the good life, depictions of the original human tribe, and tokens of prosperity. The carvings on this door represent…
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USD $356.49 Original price was: USD $356.49.USD $303.02Current price is: USD $303.02.
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…
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USD $314.55 Original price was: USD $314.55.USD $267.37Current price is: USD $267.37.
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…
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USD $216.69 Original price was: USD $216.69.USD $184.19Current price is: USD $184.19.
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…
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USD $216.69 Original price was: USD $216.69.USD $184.19Current price is: USD $184.19.
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…
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USD $335.52 Original price was: USD $335.52.USD $272.61Current price is: USD $272.61.
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…
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USD $552.21 Original price was: USD $552.21.USD $454.35Current price is: USD $454.35.
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
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USD $272.61 Original price was: USD $272.61.USD $237.66Current price is: USD $237.66.
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
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USD $1,048.50 Original price was: USD $1,048.50.USD $943.65Current price is: USD $943.65.
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…
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USD $342.51 Original price was: USD $342.51.USD $293.58Current price is: USD $293.58.
Gurunsi is a collective term for a group of cultures (Gurensi, Kasena, Lyele, Nuna, Nunuma, Sisala, and Winiama) which share the territories of Southern and Central Burkina Faso. This is a classic example of the Gurunsi style. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso Culture………………………… Gurunsi Function……………………….. Agricultural & Fertility Dimensions……………………. 78 x 36 x…
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USD $251.64
Gurunsi is a collective term for a group of cultures (Gurensi, Kasena, Lyele, Nuna, Nunuma, Sisala, and Winiama) which share the territories of Southern and Central Burkina Faso. This is a classic example of the Gurunsi style. This Beautiful antelope mask is adorned with classic Gurunsi patterns, dark patina and neutral colours. Mask Information Country of…