by Karl Norton | Jun 7, 2023
Guere Kwi Mask The Guere, neighbours of the Dan people, make masks for similar purposes but usually of a form that is more ugly or scary than Dan masks. They are used for rituals, education and social control and to appear frightening to enemies. Tribe: Guere/Wé/Wobe...
by Karl Norton | Mar 30, 2023
Guere Mask The Guere, neighbours of the Dan people, make masks for similar purposes but usually of a form that is more ugly or scary than Dan masks. They are used for rituals, education and social control and to appear frightening to enemies. Tribe: Guere Origin:...
by Karl Norton | Mar 3, 2023
Fang Ngontang Helmet Mask These masks were used to locate sorcerers, (those who misuse spiritual powers) but were alsoperformed at feasts, funerals, celebrations of birth, and on the occasion of an important communal decision. Tribe: Fang Origin: Gabon Approx Age:...
by Karl Norton | Mar 2, 2023
Guere Mask The Guere, neighbours of the Dan people, make masks for similar purposes but usually of a form that is more ugly or scary than Dan masks. They are used for rituals, education and social control and to appear frightening to enemies. Tribe: Guere Origin:...
by Karl Norton | Mar 2, 2023
Mende Bundu Helmet Mask The Sowei mask is one of the most important and recognizable symbols in the ceremonies of the Mende people. There are two separate societies within the Mende: the Poro (the men’s society) and the Sande (the women’s society). Tribe: Mende...
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