Wood, Hand-Carved, African Mask

Wooden, Hand-carved African mask. 

Masks play an important role in traditional rituals and ceremonies which are an essential feature of African culture. Maks tend to have spiritual and religious significance as they are often used in social events such as weddings, initiation, and funerals.

Mask making is a generational craft that is passed down from father to son along with the symbolic knowledge associated with each mask carved.

Masks are typically made of different types of African wood and occur in the colour red, black, brown, and orange.