African Masks
This work are based on Yaruba ritual masks, which are used to represent the spirits of the ancestors visiting the Village during community rituals.
Africana is a female spirit and  has the moon and symbols over the head representing fertility
Africano is a male spirit and  has the sun and symbols over the head representing masculinity

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  Title: "Africana" ( performance mask )
   Year: 2000
   Size: 31"x 19"x 5"
   Materials: Acrylic, pulp, raffia, wire, foam, cardboard, cloth, feathers.
 

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  Title: "Africano" ( performance mask )
   Year: 2000
   Size: 31"x19"x5"
   Materials: Acrylic, pulp, raffia, wire, foam, cardboard, cloth, feathers.