Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13908 Mary and Joseph all watch

Mary and Joseph all watch over baby Jesus

Zip closure

two discs host petite

inspired by Balinese lotus blossoms

Handmade in & fairly traded in Thailand

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13908 Mary and Joseph all watchChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese