Size (CM): 34.2 x 20.1
This sacred african mask originates from the Kwele people of Gabon and Congo. It was used in Beete rituals, where a african mask like this helped purify the village and connect with ancestral spirits. These ceremonies bring harmony and spiritual balance to the community.
The hand-carved african mask features a smooth oval form, long vertical nose, and raised crescent brow. The closed eyes and delicate lip projection express calm and presence. The entire surface is coated with a faded white kaolin pigment, which is commonly used to indicate ancestral purity in the african mask tradition.
This rare and symbolic african mask is ideal for collectors, sacred art enthusiasts, or interior spaces seeking meaning and history.
Stand not included.
Final size: 34.2 cm / 13.5 in x 20.1 cm / 7.9 in
Own a piece of African legacy.