A West African Mask
This work was inspired by my interest in African art and artefacts.
The ‘Cihongo mask,’ symbolises wealth and power. It is a male mask, made from wood and vegetal fibres. It is attributed to the ‘Lunda people,’ who inhabited South West Africa, in the 15th century
For the palette, I have added many of my own colour choices to enhance the muted tones of the fabric of which it was made.
This work was inspired by my interest in African art and artefacts.
The ‘Cihongo mask,’ symbolises wealth and power. It is a male mask, made from wood and vegetal fibres. It is attributed to the ‘Lunda people,’ who inhabited South West Africa, in the 15th century
For the palette, I have added many of my own colour choices to enhance the muted tones of the fabric of which it was made.
This work was inspired by my interest in African art and artefacts.
The ‘Cihongo mask,’ symbolises wealth and power. It is a male mask, made from wood and vegetal fibres. It is attributed to the ‘Lunda people,’ who inhabited South West Africa, in the 15th century
For the palette, I have added many of my own colour choices to enhance the muted tones of the fabric of which it was made.