Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Sarote Lochotinunt Made of upcycled Indian textiles

Made of upcycled Indian textiles

Alfredo Falcon blends cotton and alpaca wool for a sweater that is soft

Size S M L Chest (around) 48" 50" 52" Length 26" 28" 28

Handmade & fairly traded from Thailand

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Sarote Lochotinunt Made of upcycled Indian textilesChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese