Gankogui Double Bell with Stick – Iron Cow Bell from Ghana – Medium

The atypical features of this Matsuno mask are its tubular eyes and buzzing nose, which form the tip Add a protruding mouth. Parallel ribs run along the surface, emphasizing the rounded volume. Kaolin residue, scratches. These types of African art masks are classified as kifwebe: males (kilume) mostly have high crowns, A woman (kikashi) will have or lack a more modest crest and finally a larger embodiment Power supply (Kia ndoshi). In the 16th century, the Songye people migrated from the Sabah area to settle on the left Bank of the Lualaba River. Their society is organized by patriarchy. Your story is inseparable from it The Luba people, to whom they are related through a common ancestor. Songyes has done an impressive job at this Statues with powerful functions, often used in secret ceremonies, and equipped with items such as Feather, skin and a horn with a magical charge. Alers are in their company, making it possible to discover the sorcerer and illuminate the darkness Unfortunate causes that happen to individuals. Also used by Luba, with long suits and With long beards made of natural fibers, the kifwebe mask acts as a secret police supporting power such as Control individuals through magic. They also appear at the critical stage of enlightenment

This is a beautiful tribal mask, handcrafted in Ghana, West Africa by members of the Ashanti tribe. It is carved from a solid piece of solid wood called cysa wood. Some parts are covered with aluminum sheets. Hanging on the wall, all work is done by hand.