Kwele Ekuk Mask Gabon

{Description} Kwele Ekuk Mask Gabon The Kwele Ekuk Mask, a profound cultural emblem hailing from Gabon’s Kwele people, represents a key facet of their society and spirituality. Traditionally carved from wood, these masks boast a distinctive circular or oval shape with a concave face, accentuating a central nose projection and an open-mouth design with sharp teeth, adorned in vibrant red, white, and black pigments holding symbolic weight. Integral to ceremonies like initiations and coming-of-age rituals, the masks, worn by elders, embody ancestral spirits and convey wisdom to initiates, believed to possess supernatural powers linking the spirit realm with earthly existence, guarding the community against malevolent forces and fostering harmony. Symbolically, the open mouth facilitates spiritual communication, while the sharp teeth symbolize protection, and elongated eyes signify spiritual insight. Beyond their ceremonial role, these masks showcase the Kwele artisans’ exceptional craftsmanship, finding global recognition for their aesthetic beauty and cultural significance, serving as a symbol of Gabonese cultural pride and heritage, embodying ancestral wisdom and spiritual connection. 148048 Kwele Ekuk Mask Gabon The Kwele Ekuk Mask, a profound cultural emblem hailing from Gabon’s Kwele people, represents a key facet of their society and spirituality. Traditionally carved from wood, these masks boast a distinctive circular or oval shape with a concave face, accentuating a central nose projection and an open-mouth design with sharp teeth, adorned in vibrant red, white, and black pigments holding symbolic weight. Integral to ceremonies like initiations and coming-of-age rituals, the masks, worn by elders, embody ancestral spirits and convey wisdom to initiates, believed to possess supernatural powers linking the spirit realm with earthly existence, guarding the community against malevolent forces and fostering harmony. Symbolically, the open mouth facilitates spiritual communication, while the sharp teeth symbolize protection, and elongated eyes signify spiritual insight. Beyond their ceremonial role, these masks showcase the Kwele artisans’ exceptional craftsmanship, finding global recognition for their aesthetic beauty and cultural significance, serving as a symbol of Gabonese cultural pride and heritage, embodying ancestral wisdom and spiritual connection. 148048 × × × × × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Tutsi Basket Rwanda Pink 7.25 Inch Urhobo Shrine Wood Figure Nigeria Zulu Telephone Wire Basket South Africa Bead Bundle #2 Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © My Store Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by