Our masks are handcrafted by skilled African craftsmen. There are basically three types of Africa masks: those worn over the face, like the flat geometric shapes of the Bakota in Gabon; those worn on top of the head, such as the Tji Wara antelope figures created by the Bambara of Mali; and those that fit over the entire head, such as the black helmet masks worn by Mende women during initiation ceremonies in Sierra Leone. Some masks are enormous; the Dogon in Mali, for example, have masks that are 6 feet in height. In all their different variations, masks are made for many purposes: to oversee burial rites, punish offenders, honor royalty, ensure good weather and crop, or commemorate marriages and births. They are imbued with the supernatural powers of ancestors and of nature spirits, which are called upon during ceremonies. For example, Baga dancers in coastal Guinea carried massive Nimba masks on their shoulders to capture the attention of the goddess of fertility.

Masks

Sort by: Product Price Default Result pages: 1 2   See details Baoule Mask Baoule Mask (also known as "The Bird" Mask) from Ghana, West Africa. Physical Description: 3 FT and 1 inch H x 6 inches W. Market price: $45.00 Our price: $35.00 save 22% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Dan-Guere Mask Dan-Guere Mask is from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Physical Description: 12 inches H x 6 inches W. The Dan-Guere Mask includes three type of styles. There is an interesting style that consist of triangular patterns that are contrasted with secondary round shapes. For instance, the cheeks, n... Market price: $55.00 Our price: $45.00 save 18% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Dan-Guere Mask Dan-Guere Mask from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Physical Description: 12 inches H x 6 inches W. The Dan-Guere Mask includes three type of styles. There is an interesting style that consist of triangular patterns that are contrasted with secondary round shapes. For instance, the cheeks, nose, ... Market price: $55.00 Our price: $45.00 save 18% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Baoule Mask This interesting Baoule Mask is from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Physical Description: 18 inches H x 8 inches W. Market price: $75.00 Our price: $65.00 save 13% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Fang Mask Fang Mask (also known as Pangwe Mask) from Cameroon, Central Africa. Physical Description: 16 inches H x 9 inches W. Colors: Purple, White, and Brown. Market price: $75.00 Our price: $65.00 save 13% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Lega Mask Lega Mask (also known as Warega Mask) from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Physical Description: 13 inches H x 7 inches W. Market price: $75.00 Our price: $65.00 save 13% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Fang Mask Fang Mask from Cameroon, Central Africa. Physical Description: 25 inches H x 5.50 inches W. Market price: $80.00 Our price: $70.00 save 12% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Punu Mask Beautiful Punu Mask from Cameroon, Central Africa. Physical Description: 15 inches H x 8 inches W. Market price: $80.00 Our price: $70.00 save 12% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Punu Mask Punu Mask from Cameroon, Central Africa. Physical Description: 18 inches H x 10 inches W Market price: $80.00 Our price: $70.00 save 12% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list See details Punu Mask Punu Mask from Cameroon, Central Africa. Physical Description: 18 inches H x 8 inches W. Market price: $80.00 Our price: $70.00 save 12% Quantity 1 Buy Now Add to wish list

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