Anthropomorphic face maske "okukwe"
Gabon, Galoa / Adouma / Tsogho
not available anymore
Provenance
Bruno Frey, Arnay le Duc, FranceSize
H: 34 cm
H: 13.4 inch
Description
light wood, kaolin, indigo blue and black pigment, base
These “okukwe” masks perform during large Galoa rite of passage ceremonies, such as births, initiation rituals, weddings or funerals. They disperse “evil powers and spirits”.