GENIUNE CEREMONIAL TEMNE TRIBAL QUEEN MASK SIERRA LEONE

GENIUNE CEREMONIAL TEMNE TRIBAL QUEEN MASK SIERRA LEONE AFRICA

   

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Region of Origin:  Sierra Leone, Africa

Material(s):  wood, hand-carved and painted

Age:  contemporary

Condition:  new

Size:  18" high X 8" wide

This stunning Queen mask is from the Temne tribe in Sierra Leone, Africa.  The Temne are the second largest ethnic group in that region.  Crafted entirely from one piece of wood, it has been painted and then hand-carved.  A cord is attached for hanging.  Please note that this mask ships at actual cost, with no handling charge of any kind!!

The Queen mask is used in ceremonies to legitimize the authority of certain families.  This mask is reserved for the wife of the chief of the tribe.  She assists the chief in representing the spirit responsible for protecting the entire tribe.  The Queen uses the mask to chase evil spirits away.

Please note:  what you are purchasing is an original, one of a kind, piece of authentic tribal/ethnic art.  As such, there can be slight variations in color, size, carving and embellishment, as each and every mask is hand made, and therfore completely unique.  This is normal and is part of the beauty of original art and craft!

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