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Artisan Crafted Bantu African Forest Spirit Dance Mask 'Bantu Forest Spirit'

Bantu Forest Spirit

Artisan Crafted Bantu African Forest Spirit Dance Mask

$144.99

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SKU: 261683

Description

Beautifully mysterious and enigmatic, this replica of the forest spirit mask bears the artistry of the Bantu people. They live in several communities that spread from Africa's Great Lakes region all the way down to South Africa. To the Bantu, masks with off-white faces represent the spirits of their ancestors and were often worn by dancers on stilts during funeral rituals. Working with sese wood, Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the mask in off-white, red and black featuring stone and cotton twine earrings. A second smaller face wears recycled glass earrings.

Sese wood, cotton trim, recycled glass and stone beads
5.29 lbs
20.5 inches H x 11.5 inches W x 5.8 inches D

Made in Ghana

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Christopher Nyasafo

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3 Reviews

5
Fabulous

Posted by Barbara on Feb 23rd 2019

Wonderful piece of art beautifully executed. Thank you Mr Nyasafo.
5
Gorgeous!

Posted by Rodney on Aug 4th 2018

Absolutely gorgeous piece of artwork. Incredibly beautiful and immaculately crafted. Of the highest quality.
5
Amazing

Posted by Alicia on Nov 18th 2017

I neglected to check the size on this before buying it. It's huge! And it's beautiful. One of our favourites.

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