Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _shipping--stock-on-demand-vendor-boilerplate wisdom and protection

wisdom and protection

amethyst falls like lavender rain

Hammered  silver beads from Thailand's Karen hill tribe adorn the pendant

Surrounded by intricately carved lizards

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _shipping--stock-on-demand-vendor-boilerplate wisdom and protectionChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese