




African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art, "Kwele Mask II"
Christopher 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 wood wall mask by hand and paints it brown, yellow, green, red and grey.
- 0.56 kgs
- 1.2 lbs
- 34 cm H x 25 cm W x 5.5 cm D
- 13.5" H x 9.75" W x 2.2" D
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01/20/2018
"Exquisitely done"





First, ordering to delivery was very good from Ghana to Florida. Kwele masks are so beautiful, no flaws, perfect. This Artisan is amazing. The packaging was so well protected and looked like a gift with ribbon. Thank You Christopher Nyasafo. I am very, very impressed.
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Kwele Mask II, African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art
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Verified Reviewer
04/05/2021
"Exquisite Piece"





This mask certainly added a shocker to my current collection. Very, very unique. Love it!
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- Wall Piece
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Verified Reviewer
02/11/2021
"Amazing Piece of Art"





This mask is quite a showpiece in size and color. I very much enjoy having it as part of my collection.
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Verified Reviewer
01/16/2021
"Beautiful mask"





Love it. Bought it for my wife who collects masks and she loves it. Very well made.
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Verified Reviewer
10/24/2020
"Fun, happy modern Mask"





Large, bright, but soft colors in a modern mask. Goes great with all my abstract art and my other tribal pieces.
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Verified Reviewer
10/24/2020
"Modern and unique abstract design"





Modern and unique abstract design, that adds to my tribal arts collection, and goes with all my modern abstract art as well. As pictured here, the colors are really beautiful and well designed with lots of texture. Finely crafted!
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- Wall decor or in a stand
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