African Bakota Mask

African Bakota Mask
$49-00

African Bakota Mask

Size: 23 cm

An African Bakota mask that originates from Ghana and has been handcrafted by a tribesman from the Bakota tribe This African mask has been decorated with brass and colorful blue,red and white bead inlays.

A Bakota mask is used for festivity and celebration. It features the characteristics of an elderly man with a small beard, while the face symbolizes its strength. The Bakota Mask has the significance of Kingship, a ceremonial tribal mask representing the longevity and reign of the King.

The wood used is Sese wood which is then tanned black and polished to give the Bakota mask a smooth clean feel.

We have a large selection of African masks to choose from in our African masks gallery. Should you be looking for a particular masks that you can not find on our website then e-mail us and we will see what we can arrange for you