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African Masks | African Tribal Masks
The significance of the African Mask has a divine and mystical history in Africa. A very important part of that history includes the traditional African tribal masks that were crafted to help communicate with ancestors. The African masks are an important part of African ceremonies, rituals, initiations, celebrations and secret communities. The use of African masks typically involve song, prayer and dance, which has always been an integral part of African culture. It is for this reason that the African mask can be viewed as an obvious work of sculptural art, but because of its function, it is also considered a performance art form. African masks are mostly crafted from indigenous African wood. They are often decorated with paints, cowrie shells, colored glass, nails, plant fibers, horns and metal adornments. Although these African masks are not typically used during rituals today, due to cultural modernization, the beauty and spirit of these masks are still captured by the African artists that handcraft them.
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African Dagomba Tribal Mask (Large)
SKU: DSAC-AC077
A Decorated Tribal Mask of the Dagomba Tribe of Northern Ghana. A ceremonial mask believed to be the communication link to the tribe and their ancestors. The mask is believed to send messages from the ancestors to empower the people and bring the tribal Chief wisdom to rule it's people. This African Dagomba tribal mask is intricately detailed with fine metal accents and a few splashes of red color. A unique tribal cultural mask that will bring the spirit of Africa into your home. The mask also has red earrings, and seems to be a feminine mask. (Dimensions: 22" High x 8" Wide)
Made in Ghana.
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