Kwele Mask #1 ( Gabon, Africa ) by tasquah
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Kwele ( Gabon, Africa )
Kwele masks are used during initiation ceremonies . The mask has two large horns ( sometimes joined like this one or open at the end ), with a heart shaped face in the center of the mask. It represents the antelope who are the spirits of the forest. They call them Ekuk
Comments (4)
love this one too!
interesting info and shot
ahhhh! another!! :D very interesting
I really like your Photos of native art objects, like this mask. I wanted to leave a comment on your Night Dance photo, but it wouldn't let me for some reason. Great work!!