Authentic Hand Crafted African Mask from Ghana,

show curvilinear patterns associated with ethnic traditional scratches, and This mask has a large concave plate and is representative of Lulua. According to Rik Ceyssens in "The Congo Mask" (p. 156. Ed. MLFélix) and accompanying sketches by H.M. Lemme attest to this Frobenius discovered this widespread pattern of annular scratches on a trip to the Congo Various sub-Luluwa groups in 1905. Bakwa also wears these types of tribal scars. those masks Used for circumcision and celebrity funerals. satin gloss

This engraving shows the level achieved by its owner in Bwami (a learning society) Consists of different grades in which wives whose husbands have a third-class degree are also joined Plains, Ngandu's. In Laiga on the west bank of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bwami Society is open to men and women, with organized social and political life. There are up to seven levels startup, each is associated with a flag. Social approval and authority must be fought individually: The choice of the chief is due to his heart (mutima), good character, intelligence and impeccability Behavior. During the ceremonial ceremony, initiates are given the idumu mask placed on the barrier surrounded by smaller format masks

The Baoule and Guro people of Ivory Coast carved various animal masks. With this mask Animaloid elements that accompany human masks in various ceremonies, including Funerals or when visiting senior guests nowadays. Dense wood with colored patina. drying crack. According to the Baule myth, a royal ancestor had to sacrifice his son to cross the river. This event is The origin of the name Baoulé, Bauli, "the son is dead". they represent the majority of the population from Côte d'Ivoire. In Côte d'Ivoire, the most common objects a priori must conform to aesthetics standard. Furniture, decorations, utensils, fabrics are some excuses for fine artistic expression sculptor. The latter, mainly farmers, also carry out this activity. Some of them also produce Play for neighboring nations. Yet creativity is still associated with mystical powers Craftsman, ritual requirements around woodworking.