African Swazi Masks

African Swazi masks

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African Hand Carved Swazi Masks

$19-00

Region: Swaziland

Material: Wood

Size: 20 - 25cm

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African Swazi masks

Size: 18cm

Swazi masks A small hanging wooden mask that was hand carved by a traditional Swazi crafter's from Swaziland. Swazi" refers to the nation, tribe, or ethnic group, or an individual, "siSwati" to the language. SiSwati speakers are found in Swaziland, South Africa, and Mozambique.

The wood used is the common African thorn tree, which is a light brown color wood and is found abundantly in Southern Africa The wooden Swazi mask is carved with African patterns and set in the colors of green, red and brown.

We have a large selection of masks in our gallery and can obtain most masks for you through our suppliers should you not find a masks that you are looking for. We practice fair trade and buy directly from the crafter's whenever possible, this way we know that money is being directed straight to the artists who use this to feed their family.

All sizes listed are approximate. The mask you purchase and receive may differ just slightly in size, look, and/or color from the mask shown in the picture because each mask is hand carved and hand painted by individual artists. No two masks are exactly the same.

Below we have a selection of other African Swazi masks carved in various styles, shapes and colours. See images below for details