Pende Mask – Kongol
AU $190.00Western DRC Kwilu mbuya mask characterized by a somber expression
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 11cm
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Ekete Mask – Sunsplash
AU $175.00During times of peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
Rare, sun mask from Ekete clan in Nigeria
Country of Origin…………….. Nigeria
Culture………………………… Ekete
Function……………………….. Prosperity & Harvest
Dimensions……………………. 23cm x 21cm x 7cm -
Vuvi Mask – Mystery
AU $180.00A 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 -
Vuvi Mask – Gabba
AU $180.00The 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 -
Punu Mask – Twena
AU $195.00However 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 -
Punu Mask – Melina
AU $195.00Tomorrow 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 -
Punu Mask – Gueni
AU $195.00A 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 -
Punu Mask – Lenge
AU $195.00Ebony 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 -
Bwa Antelope Mask – Pride
AU $80.00Be proud of the things you have in life.
Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.
Dimensions:
34cm long x 13 wide x 14 deep -
Bwa Reindeer Mask – The Herd
AU $100.00Be one with the pack.
Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.
Dimensions:
35cm long x 24 wide x 14 deep -
Bwa Reindeer Mask – Trihorn
AU $100.00A true celebration of joy.
Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.
Dimensions:
34cm long x 22 wide x 14 deep -
Bwa Ram Mask – Ramshackle
AU $80.00Don’t lose your cool over this dream
Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.
Dimensions:
27cm long x 17 wide x 15 deep