Fang Mask 05 This beautiful photograph was taken

This beautiful photograph was taken at Vumbura Plains

due the artisanal process and delicate nature of the bowl

Often the bowls have a distinctive and unusual flared lip which is the result of an intensive process where the wood is softened with water and then bound with strips of leather which are tightened over a period of time until the desired shape is achieved

Masks are the most important objects in their culture and are traditionally used in ceremonies

Fang Mask 05 This beautiful photograph was takenHand carved from indigenous wood, these Fang mask have the traditional shape of the elongated nose and jaw and are coloured with clays. They are traditionally worn during dances at ceremonies and are thought to frighten and chase away those with evil intentions. Each mask is one of a kind and details will vary slightly. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.