"Kwele Mask"

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Medium: One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood
Dimensions:
Height: 11 inches, 28 centimeters
Length: 9 inches, 23 centimeters
Region: Cameroon, Central Africa
Tribe: Kwele Tribe
Approximate Age: 54 years (1968)
Availability: In Stock, Available to Ship Immediately
Item Number: M015
Collection: Tribal Masks
Tear Sheet: Available Upon Request
Provenance Report: "Kwele Mask"
Condition: Excellent; Not previously owned; Undamaged
Sourcing: Fair Trade
 Certificate of Authenticity Provided
 Custom-made mask stand included with your purchase

Kwele masks are used in ceremonies to promote well-being and community. They feature a recessed heart-shaped faced framing narrow eyes and a triangular nose. There is also a fine aged patina contrasted with white kaolin on the facial plane.

This lightweight mask can be easily mounted to the wall or mounted on a custom made mask stand that is included with your purchase.

Masks from Africa
Masks were probably the first objects of African Art to capture the interest of art lovers of the New World. Like sculptures, masks served distinct functions. They were used for initiation, fertility rites, ancestor and spiritual worship, and other ceremonies.
The multitude of styles the masks produced revealed great artistic stories. African masks have been collected since artists like Pablo Picasso started his famous collection. He has stated that African masks inspired much of his work.

Shipping

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We also ship worldwide. Purchase the item of your choice and we will contact you shortly after with details on shipping and applicable taxes.

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