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Tribal Mask-Congo/Zaire Masks
Bambara Magician Mask
Artist:Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey
Large eyes suggest clairvoyance that can discern the
spirit world. A wide forehead implies wisdom. This
handsome mask,captures the charisma of a magician from
Mali's Bambara tribe
Bambara Magician Mask
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Tribal Mask -Gabon Masks
"Native Beauty"
Artist: Madam Adwoa & Onyame Akwan Dooso
Bakota is the name of an ancestral spirit of fertility and
protection, its origin traces to the Kota people of Gabon.
This mask takes the shape of a Bakota doll, its feminine
grace complemented by delicate facial features and
elaborate accessories
Gabon Native Beauty Mask
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Wood kpanlogo drum
'Nanakasa'
Artist: Samuel Coleman
Graceful and beautiful, the kpanlogo drum is a
revered element in the music and culture of the Ga tribe
in Ghana's Greater Accra region, marking the rhythm for
the traditional kpanlogo dance
Wood kpanlogo drum
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Fertility Dolls
Juju Doll
Artist: Abdul Karim Star
This juju ("fetish") doll represents
fertility.Stylized with Akan artistry, the sese wood doll
features a round, flattened face with embossed brass
incrustations
Juju Fertility Doll
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Tribal Masks Akan Tribe
'Akuapem Warrior'
Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Fearsome and somber, this personage strikes terror in
potential enemies. Beadwork centers this elegant mask.
Such masks were once worn to prepare men for war.
Akan Warrior Mask
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Tribal Mask Ghana
"Iron Eyes"
Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
This beautiful mask by Victor Yao Delanyo is named Ganku,
or "Iron Eyes," in the Ewe language. "The
ganku mask is worn by young men at circumcision ceremonies.
Iron Eyes Mask
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Kente cloth scarf
'Danye Gbator'
Artist: Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
This vibrant, versatile textile is an outstanding
example of kente cloth art. Crafted in brilliant
colors by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family.
Kente cloth scarf
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Wood Ashanti throne ottoman
'Fear Only God'
Artist: Eddison Agbeko
Swirling lines highlight an Adinkra symbol, carved
on a traditional Ashanti throne. Ghanaian Adinkra symbols
communicate popular wisdom to the people.
Ashanti Throne Ottoman
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Ivory Coast/Mali Masks
"Strong Man"
Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
According to Baoule custom, this type of mask is worn for
magical practices celebrated during the funeral of person
from a sect or secret society
Strong Man Tribal Mask
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Nigerian Tribal Masks
"Horn"
Artist: Daniel Nyadedzor
This magnificent mask originates from the people of Yoruba
in Nigeria.
The Yorubas then believed that whoever wore this mask
adapted its powers.
Horn Tribal Mask
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West African Sculpture
Dancers in Black
Artist: George Obeng
With arms lifted overhead, partners place a hand on
each other's waist and perform a graceful dance. The lithe
couple forms an abstract knot with their slender bodies
Dancers in Black
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Chess & Oware Sets
Brass & Leather Chess Set Tribal Feud
Artist: Samuel and Francis Agbetey
A tribal feud is set to take place over the stylized field
of this spectacular leather chessboard. Vividly detailed,
each brass piece characterizes a Ghanaian warrior or
neighbor.
Tribal Feuds Chess Set
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Benin & Burkina Faso Masks
Bobo Cane Head Mask
Artist: Louis K. Botchway and Bomukasa
The visage of courage, this mask is a captivating
personification of Bobo pride. The Bobos escaped Moshie
subjugation and settled around Bobo Dioulasso, west of
Burkina Faso. They are renowned for their masking
traditions
Bobo Canehead Mask
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Tribal Masks on Stands
"Elanda"
Artist: Evans Doe Martey
Elanda refers to a secret male association of the
Bembe people of Zaire. This exquisite visage shows the
characteristic concave, cupped orbits around bulging eyes;
vertical ridges add textural interest. It represents a
spiritual mystery
Elanda Tribal Mask on stand
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