TSOGO MASKS, Gabon

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Tsogo
Mask 6
14", $275

Tsogo
Mask 9
15.5", $250

Tsogo
Mask 10
20", $250


The masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

Tsogo
Mask 1
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 2
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 2
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 3
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 4
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 5
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 7
SOLD

Tsogo
Mask 8
SOLD


Photographs © Tim Hamill

TSOGO MASKS, Gabon

Tsogo masks are controlled by the Bwiti men's initiation society. The masks represent supernatural beings, each type has its own name and symbolism. They are used in initiation ceremonies and share the kaolin white surface with their Gabon neighbors, the Fang, Punu and Kwele.

Most of these Tsogo masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

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