Expressions- A Wood Statue with Multi-Face Mask

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Masks are a window into the soul of a culture, and provide us with great conversation pieces for the home. African masks are possibly the most admired and well known art form of Africa. They are both idea and form. The artistry of African masks is self evident but, for the people who create them, they have a much deeper meaning than surface beauty. African Masks are believed to embody the spirit and symbolize a message of wisdom, prosperity, security, and power. Stylish elements in a mask’s looks are codified by the tradition and may either identify a specific community or convey specific meanings. Putting on a mask is a transformative experience. It allows us to be someone we’re not for a moment, changing both how we see ourselves and how we behave outwardly. Many of us know this feeling from Halloween in America, but it’s a universal feeling shared across cultures throughout human history.

“This exquisite figure of a male with multiple faces all shown diffrently. The Mask/ Figurine is probably from Yoruba people of Nigeria.This is quite an unusual statue with thee faces handcrafted by skilled artisans. The artistic mastery of the craftsmen is to be appreciated for near perfection of this beautiful multi fface statue.”