african masks for wall Antique mask hand carved wooden wall décor tribe art guru people 6493

22/17.5 CM
With extraordinary artistic flair, the Yohure display their talents through their stunning African mask. These African mask. depict human faces, sometimes infused with animal characteristics. The face is elongated with a jutting mouth and semi-circular eyes that are pierced. The forehead is high and crowned with an intricate plaited coiffure, typically adorned with horn-like structures. The outline of the African mask. is outlined with a serrated edge and serves as an emblem for the dangerous yu spirits. One must handle these African mask. with extreme care. The presence of masqueraders is typically seen during times of death that pose a threat to society's harmony. Through their dance, they aim to balance out the community and follow the deceased to the realm of ancestors.