Amanda+S

Kenyan Wooden Mask Amanda S



These masks are usually hung in homes for wall decorations, and to honor their ancestors. The masks are dramatic symbols of the spirits of departed ancestors. They are believed to have hidden powers of social control. All of the masks are hand crafted by well trained artists. They are made of glazed terra.

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