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African Masks | African Tribal Masks
The significance of the African Mask has a divine and mystical history in Africa. A very important part of that history includes the traditional African tribal masks that were crafted to help communicate with ancestors. The African masks are an important part of African ceremonies, rituals, initiations, celebrations and secret communities. The use of African masks typically involve song, prayer and dance, which has always been an integral part of African culture. It is for this reason that the African mask can be viewed as an obvious work of sculptural art, but because of its function, it is also considered a performance art form. African masks are mostly crafted from indigenous African wood. They are often decorated with paints, cowrie shells, colored glass, nails, plant fibers, horns and metal adornments. Although these African masks are not typically used during rituals today, due to cultural modernization, the beauty and spirit of these masks are still captured by the African artists that handcraft them.
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African Safari Giraffe Animal Mask 14"
SKU: DSAI-A-WC604
This authentic African giraffe mask wall hanging powerfully conveys the strength and elegance of African wildlife. Adorning any wall, this piece will attract the attention of all who see it and will immediately bring you to the African savannah. This mask personifies every detail of the famous African giraffe. Something that is memorable and gives a touch of the wild to any home. 14" long.
Made in Kenya.
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