Mask - kwele - Bakwélé - Gabon (No reserve price)
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Kwele mask from Gabon, associated with the Bakwélé people and titled Masque, carved in wood with metal-rattan elements, measuring 62 cm high and 23 cm wide, in good condition and sold without a stand.
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This Kwele African mask is characterized by its elongated heart-shaped form, almond-shaped eyes, and two vertical horns reminiscent of the antelope, a symbolic animal for the Kwele. Natural white and black pigments cover the surface, highlighting the stylized features. These masks are used during initiation rituals of Bwété or hunting ceremonies, serving as mediators between ancestors and the community. They are worn to purify the village and ensure spiritual protection. The combination of geometric shapes and the sobriety of colors aligns with the specific aesthetic codes of Kwele creation.
Height on pedestal = 75 cm.
The Kwele ethnicity, a minority, is known for its ability to preserve.
This Kwele African mask is characterized by its elongated heart-shaped form, almond-shaped eyes, and two vertical horns reminiscent of the antelope, a symbolic animal for the Kwele. Natural white and black pigments cover the surface, highlighting the stylized features. These masks are used during initiation rituals of Bwété or hunting ceremonies, serving as mediators between ancestors and the community. They are worn to purify the village and ensure spiritual protection. The combination of geometric shapes and the sobriety of colors aligns with the specific aesthetic codes of Kwele creation.
Height on pedestal = 75 cm.
The Kwele ethnicity, a minority, is known for its ability to preserve.
Details
Indigenous object name
kwele
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakwélé
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
metal rattan, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
62 cm
Width
23 cm
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