Ceremonial Mask from Ghana, Africa

Description

The mask has an oblong shape with cowrie shells around forehead. The entire mask has triangular metal work decoration all over. Traditional African masks play an important role in certain traditional African rituals and ceremonies. Masks serve an important role in rituals or ceremonies with varied purposes. A ceremonial mask is defined as a headdress or an object that covers the face for purposes of protection, ritual, entertainment, transformation, and disguise. The ceremonial masks of Africa vary throughout the continent. Masks continue to be of great importance within certain African societies.

Color: black and golden

Handmade, metal embossed

Dimension: 16.5″ tall, 9″ wide, 4″ depth