Bakota Mask
Traditional African masks have always played an important symbolic and ritualistic role in African culture. They are also among the most impressive and creative African artwork.
This round mask originates from Gabon in West Africa, made by a proud tribesman from the Bakota tribe.
This mask has been intricately metal worked with brass and wood. The round mask has large black eyes and a black mouth with a beaded nose. Colorful beads of
yellow- wealth
red - sacrifice,
green- earth
white - spirituality
gold - wealth
decorate the rest of the mask. It measures approximately 12” X 12”.
Bantu Knot Taupe Ikat
African American culture exudes through this piece. This black colored silhouette boasts a Bantu Knot hairstyle and a black mudcloth earring before a modern taupe Ikat fabric background wrapped on canvas.12x12.