Con los ojos cerrados, este hermoso rostro está cubierto con un repujado de aluminio ornamentado. Es una máscara tradicional utilizada en los ritos funerarios por el sacerdote principal del clan Yiku de la región Volta de Ghana. La ceremonia expulsa las almas de los recién fallecidos. "La boca casi invisible la vuelve sagrada debido al silencio durante los funerales", explica la diseñadora Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. "Su posesión asegura protección mientras evita la desgracia".
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Very beautiful details. An interesting object.
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easier to tolerate
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I am extremely happy with this work of art. As I write Im looking at it on my wall. For sometime Ive been looking for an African mask and it was a blessing to come across Novica and see the work of talented people
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