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AU $310.00 Original price was: AU $310.00.AU $263.50Current price is: AU $263.50.
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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AU $480.00 Original price was: AU $480.00.AU $390.00Current price is: AU $390.00.
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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AU $790.00 Original price was: AU $790.00.AU $650.00Current price is: AU $650.00.
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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AU $390.00 Original price was: AU $390.00.AU $340.00Current price is: AU $340.00.
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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AU $1,500.00 Original price was: AU $1,500.00.AU $1,350.00Current price is: AU $1,350.00.
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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AU $490.00 Original price was: AU $490.00.AU $420.00Current price is: AU $420.00.
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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AU $360.00
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…
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AU $85.00 Original price was: AU $85.00.AU $42.50Current price is: AU $42.50.
African batiks were pioneered by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria and the Wolof of Senegal. Eventually blending with similar mediums from Asia, batiks have become highly cherished across West Africa. Blending traditional and contemporary techniques, designs can portray everything from marital status to political and religious beliefs, cultural stories – and often just for their…
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AU $85.00 Original price was: AU $85.00.AU $42.50Current price is: AU $42.50.
African batiks were pioneered by the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria and the Wolof of Senegal. Eventually blending with similar mediums from Asia, batiks have become highly cherished across West Africa. Blending traditional and contemporary techniques, designs can portray everything from marital status to political and religious beliefs, cultural stories – and often just for their…
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AU $700.00 Original price was: AU $700.00.AU $595.00Current price is: AU $595.00.
The Krahn in Liberia were originally hunters, farmers, and fishermen, traditionally focusing on rice and cassava production. The Krahn people believe that objects inherit a spirit or soul. This is also the reason for them to make offerings to the spirit whenever new land requires cultivating for fields or expansion. Typically, their female masks are viewed…
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AU $490.00
This African mask has been intricately metal worked with brass and wood.
Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
Function……………………….. Festivity and celebration.
Dimensions…………………….53 x 24 x 7cm
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AU $40.00 Original price was: AU $40.00.AU $34.00Current price is: AU $34.00.
Pocket-sized masks share a wide variety of uses, serving as tokens for the initiated and given to children to ward off evil spirits or cure illnesses. Small masks placed on shrines would receive offerings and prayers , and over time accumulate a rich patina of different substances that obscure their features. Mask Information Country of…