Traditional African Face Mask, Senegal

Description

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.

A traditional African Mask hand crafted in wood Skillfully made by the craftspeople of the Artisans`Village in Senegal, West Africa. This exquisitely hand carved large wooden face mask shows the skill & the artistic ability of the people of Africa. The mask is made of wood & then painted. This is a dark face decorative primitive art, an idol mask made from African Sese wood, it is a dark hand carved African wooden face with a hook at the top for hanging on a wall. Unusual and mysterious wall hanging for home decor.

Vintage tribal art in good condition.