Vuvi Mask – Gabba
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
1 in stock
Description
The Vuvi live in the central region of the present day Gabon. Their art is known for their painted figures and masks. They have produced various forms of masks: helmet, facial, flat, and several other types. The facial and flat masks are the most popular. As for their neighbors Tsogo, Punu, and Lumbu, their masks are usually painted in white. But the Vuvi masks are distinguished by their flatness and elongated forms , The holes along the edge were served to attach plant fibers and textiles costume. This suggests that this mask was used as a dancing mask. They were used in connections with the spirit Mukuji(or Moukouji). They were worn by Mukuji society members and were mainly performed during funeral ceremonies.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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