African mask in "african teak".Size: 12x3 cm.Weight: 550 pounds.
Origin: Mombassa (Kenya)
The African mask is of great importance in the ceremonies, including funerals. It expresses the serenity of elders and the protection of the afterlife; it is a way to communicate with the ancestors and spirits. The scars are linked to the cosmogony. In Africa, the variety of masks is very important. Their meaning is very varied, in addition to the religious aspect, but also making reference to membership of a tribe or a social condition. They may also represent the link to the animal world through their own symbolic.
