African Raffia Terracotta Mask (cwt1)

DR Congo — protective village mask

Terracotta masks like this are made across Africa in the likeness of a village's protective mask. Traditionally hung on doorways to guard the home, or carried by travellers to keep them safe while away from the village.

Origin: DR Congo  ·  Material: terracotta, paint, raffia  ·  Size: 31 × 27cm  ·  Stand included