Vintage African Baule Bronze Passport Mask 7.25" H

Description

African Tribal Baule Cast  Bronze Mask,Small Passport masks serve to mark the passage of an initiate into the men secret … more African Tribal Baule Cast  Bronze Mask,Small Passport masks serve to mark the passage of an initiate into the men secret society and his elevation into the higher ranks. The small masks may be presented at meetings of senior members of the men society to indicate their right to be present and participate in the deliberations.


Diviner’s would recommend that small masks be given to children to wear to ward off evil witches or cure illnesses. 

measures: 7.25" h by 5.5" w ;by 1.25" D less