The masks below are SOLD. They are left here for reference and education purposes.
To see our unsold Kwele masks GO TO KWELE MASKS 2 PAGE.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
KWELE MASKS, Gabon
Kwele masks are controlled by the Bwete association, which maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies to promote well-being and community. Some did not have eye slits and were shown to onlookers rather than worn. The horn motifs echo the heart shaped face, The masks are considered to be among the most beautiful in African art.
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