A West African Mask

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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.

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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.