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African Kwele | Gabon Tribal | Passport Mask

$65

$100

Ships for $4.49

Last updated 4 months ago in Portland, OR

Condition: Used (normal wear)

Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Collectibles - Other - Collectibles

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African Kwele | Gabon Tribal | Passport Mask

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Traveling Man Treasures Curiosity Vault is selling this passport mask attributed to the Kwele or Gabon tribe. The piece is in excellent vintage condition with a nice white patina. In Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and initiations. Oftentimes they can only be handled by initiated individuals with proper training, wisdom and experience. Additionally, masks are believed to be a medium through which they communicate with their ancestors and the spirit world. In addition to regular masks, there are also miniature copies called 'passport masks.' Small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand, passport masks were never made to be worn and openly displayed. Instead, they were kept out of sight, sometimes sewn onto a piece of cloth and carried around the neck or arm as a personal amulet. Despite their size these miniature masks were considered to hold as much power as their larger counterparts. DIMENSIONS: 6" H x 3.5" W x 1.25" D

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