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Africa

Experience the vibrant spirit of Africa through its powerful sculptural traditions. From tribal masks to ancestral figures, this collection celebrates the artistic expressions rooted in nature, mythology, and community across the continent.

Senufo Male and Female Statues (Deble)

Senufo Male and Female Statues (Deble)

Olówè of Isè (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

Olówè of Isè (Yoruba People, Nigeria)

D’mba (Nimba) Shoulder Mask

D’mba (Nimba) Shoulder Mask

Kota Helmet Mask (Masque-Heaume Kota)

Kota Helmet Mask (Masque-Heaume Kota)

Double Mask – Baule People, Ivory Coast

Double Mask – Baule People, Ivory Coast

Reliquary Guardian Figure (Eyema-o-Byeri)

Reliquary Guardian Figure (Eyema-o-Byeri)

Mahongwe Mask - Ngaré

Mahongwe Mask - Ngaré

Dogon Statue (Statue Dogon)

Dogon Statue (Statue Dogon)

Ngbáka Mask

Ngbáka Mask

Songye Mask

Songye Mask

Baoulé Mask

Baoulé Mask

Baoulé Male Ndoma

Baoulé Male Ndoma

Songye Power Figure (Nkisi)

Songye Power Figure (Nkisi)

Masque-double Nda Baoulé

Masque-double Nda Baoulé

Baoulé Mask (Ndoma)

Baoulé Mask (Ndoma)

Statue, Fang Mabea

Statue, Fang Mabea

Chokwe Female Statue

Chokwe Female Statue

Fang-Mabea Reliquary Figure

Fang-Mabea Reliquary Figure

Luba Shankadi Headrest

Luba Shankadi Headrest

Luluwa Helmet Mask

Luluwa Helmet Mask

THE KUNIN NGBAKA STATUE

THE KUNIN NGBAKA STATUE

Yoruba Ijebu Mask.

Yoruba Ijebu Mask.

Queen Mother Pendant Mask:

Queen Mother Pendant Mask:

Luba Male Court Figure

Luba Male Court Figure

Luba Female Statue

Luba Female Statue

Fang Ngil Mask

Fang Ngil Mask

Ashanti Mask

Ashanti Mask

African Mask

African Mask

Bwa Dwo Plank Mask (Burkina Faso, West Africa)
This large, geometric plank mask originates from the Bwa people and is deeply rooted in spiritual and agricultural traditions. Known as a Dwo or Do mask, it represents a bush spirit associated with the transmission of farming knowledge and protection of crops.
Cultural Role:
Used in agricultural rites, initiation ceremonies, and funerals, the mask serves as a bridge between the human and spirit realms. Dancers bring the mask to life during rituals, invoking ancestral and natural forces to bless and protect the community.
Material & Symbolism:
Carved from soft wood and painted with natural pigments, the mask features bold geometric patterns. These designs are symbolic—lines may represent ancestral paths or life cycles, while checkerboards can signify duality and balance.
Cultural Significance:
For the Bwa, this mask is not just an object but a living symbol of identity, spirituality, and cultural continuity. It embodies moral teachings, cosmology, and collective memory.

Bwa Dwo Plank Mask (Burkina Faso, West Africa)
This large, geometric plank mask originates from the Bwa people and is deeply rooted in spiritual and agricultural traditions. Known as a Dwo or Do mask, it represents a bush spirit associated with the transmission of farming knowledge and protection of crops.
Cultural Role:
Used in agricultural rites, initiation ceremonies, and funerals, the mask serves as a bridge between the human and spirit realms. Dancers bring the mask to life during rituals, invoking ancestral and natural forces to bless and protect the community.
Material & Symbolism:
Carved from soft wood and painted with natural pigments, the mask features bold geometric patterns. These designs are symbolic—lines may represent ancestral paths or life cycles, while checkerboards can signify duality and balance.
Cultural Significance:
For the Bwa, this mask is not just an object but a living symbol of identity, spirituality, and cultural continuity. It embodies moral teachings, cosmology, and collective memory.

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