AFRICAN MASKS

TIKAR, CHOKWE, FANG, KWELA, Baule, PUNU, SONGYE, GOLI, GURO, TEKE MASKS

HANDCRAFTED AFRICAN MASKS FOR SALE FROM AFRICAN CRAFTS MARKET

Many African societies see African masks as mediators between the living world and the supernatural world of the dead, ancestors and other entities. Each African mask is made according to a traditional style, and a trained performer wears each African mask for a certain traditional ceremony .Although African masking ceremonies are not as commonplace in Africa as they once were, African masks are still looked at as an important part of African culture and history and are still used in important rituals and celebrations.

Elaborate and complex beliefs surround African masks and their use in rituals. And the wood used for certain African masks is so powerful that it may only be touched by a chosen few- those who wear the African mask and the elders of the culture. Virtually everything associated with African mask making has a corresponding ritual. One culture may forbid the use of a particular tree because its wood is thought to possess harmful qualities and could become part of anything made from it, sapping the power from the image carved. Other types of wood on the other hand are highly prized because they are thought o have their own inherent power.

A sculpture of a African mask is not merely carving an object he is perpetuating the beliefs of his people. During the course of his work the unfinished piece must be kept out of sight or some of its power can be taken..

AFRICAN MASKS FOR SALE FROM ALL OVER AFRICA

Once the African mask is complete the African mask is usually treated with vegetable oil to prevent the wood from cracking. The African mask takes on the life of its own as it is decorated either with paint or such material such as hair, teeth, shells, fiber, mirrors, beads or cloth. These items not only add to the appearance but also to the actual power.

AFRICAN MASKS

Our masks are handcrafted to the highest of Quality from respected African carvers from all over Africa.

Our African masks are TIKAR, CHOKWE, FANG, KWELA, Baule, PUNU, SONGYE, GOLI, GURO, TEKE MASKS and so much more. Our masks are priced from $20 for a B grade skin to $420 for a older antique mask. We offer a refund if you are not happy with your mask.

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