{"title":"Mask Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aa01376","title":"Baule Tribe Mask ~16.5\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.5\" W:9.4\" L:6.3\" Weight: 2.4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaule Tribe Kpan Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– In the Baule Tribe of Ivory Coast, Kpan masks are part of the entertainment masks worn during the traditional Baule dance and masquerade, Goli. The Baule are known for their intricately carved masks and wooden carvings. Baule masks are usually in the shape of a human or an animal. Masks offer a link to the spirit realm, with each Baule mask having its own set of eyes and mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eBaule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest groups in Côte d'Ivoire who historically migrated from Ghana. They played a central role in twentieth-century history of the country. They waged the longest war of resistance to French colonization of any West African people, and maintained their traditional objects and beliefs longer than many groups in such constant contact with European administrators, traders, and missionaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355825807520,"sku":"AA01376","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/baule-tribe-mask-165-tall-518977.jpg?v=1660147934"},{"product_id":"aa01386","title":"Baule Tribe Mask ~17.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:17.3\" W:8.3\" L:5.1\" Weight: 2.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaule Tribe Kpan Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – In the Baule Tribe of Ivory Coast, Kpan masks are part of the entertainment masks worn during the traditional Baule dance and masquerade, Goli. The Baule are known for their intricately carved masks and wooden carvings. Baule masks are usually in the shape of a human or an animal. Masks offer a link to the spirit realm, with each Baule mask having its own set of eyes and mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eBaule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest groups in Côte d'Ivoire who historically migrated from Ghana. They played a central role in twentieth-century history of the country. They waged the longest war of resistance to French colonization of any West African people, and maintained their traditional objects and beliefs longer than many groups in such constant contact with European administrators, traders, and missionaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355826528416,"sku":"AA01386","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/baule-tribe-mask-173-tall-809267.jpg?v=1660147938"},{"product_id":"aa01388","title":"Punu Tribe Wooden Mask ~14.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:14.2\" W:7.5\" L:7.1\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunu Tribe Wooden Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Punu tribe use these white masks known as Okuyi during funerary rites Mukudji or celebratory dance ceremonies. Male dancers on high stilts wear the masks while dressed in skins and raffia cloth and carrying a whip made of dried grass in their hands. The masks depict the faces of idealized female ancestors with braids, almond-shaped eyes and diamond scarification on the forehead and temples, which are said to represent the Punu's nine primordial clans. Punu society is matrilineal and they trace their ancestors through women rather than men. Wood was the original material used, but other materials such as brass, bronze, ivory, copper and textiles can also be used. The red, white and black colors of the mask are created using padauk tree powder, white kaolin clay, and charcoal. Paint is often used to replace these natural substances nowadays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Punu people reside on the left bank of the Upper Ngoume River in Gabon and belong to the group of tribes known as Shira. They live in independent villages that are divided into sects and families. Punu or Bapunu tribe is the second largest ethnic group in Gabon in terms of population. The Punu are matrilineal and trace their lines of descent through the women. The female ancestors are honored with okuyi ‘white masks’ that harness their power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355826659488,"sku":"AA01388","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01388.jpg?v=1635246646"},{"product_id":"aa01391","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~25.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.6\" W:8.7\" L:5.9\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – Members of Gabon's prominent religious and judicial secret society, the Ngil, of the Fang people, wore these masks during rituals that included dramatic dances depicting a scary creature. These masks are carved from wood and covered with kaolin. Members of the Ngil act as social enforcers, exposing sorcerers and punishing those who disobeyed the law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355826921632,"sku":"AA01391","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01391.jpg?v=1635246670"},{"product_id":"aa01396","title":"Punu Tribe Wooden Mask ~14.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:14.6\" W:7.9\" L:7.1\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunu Tribe Wooden Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Punu tribe use these white masks known as Okuyi during funerary rites Mukudji or celebratory dance ceremonies. Male dancers on high stilts wear the masks while dressed in skins and raffia cloth and carrying a whip made of dried grass in their hands. The masks depict the faces of idealized female ancestors with braids, almond-shaped eyes and diamond scarification on the forehead and temples, which are said to represent the Punu's nine primordial clans. Punu society is matrilineal and they trace their ancestors through women rather than men. Wood was the original material used, but other materials such as brass, bronze, ivory, copper and textiles can also be used. The red, white and black colors of the mask are created using padauk tree powder, white kaolin clay, and charcoal. Paint is often used to replace these natural substances nowadays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Punu people reside on the left bank of the Upper Ngoume River in Gabon and belong to the group of tribes known as Shira. They live in independent villages that are divided into sects and families. Punu or Bapunu tribe is the second largest ethnic group in Gabon in terms of population. The Punu are matrilineal and trace their lines of descent through the women. The female ancestors are honored with okuyi ‘white masks’ that harness their power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827249312,"sku":"AA01396","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01396.jpg?v=1635246709"},{"product_id":"aa01400","title":"Punu Tribe Wooden Mask ~14.6\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:14.6\" W:7.9\" L:6.7\" Weight: 1.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunu Tribe Wooden Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Punu tribe use these white masks known as Okuyi during funerary rites Mukudji or celebratory dance ceremonies. Male dancers on high stilts wear the masks while dressed in skins and raffia cloth and carrying a whip made of dried grass in their hands. The masks depict the faces of idealized female ancestors with braids, almond-shaped eyes and diamond scarification on the forehead and temples, which are said to represent the Punu's nine primordial clans. Punu society is matrilineal and they trace their ancestors through women rather than men. Wood was the original material used, but other materials such as brass, bronze, ivory, copper and textiles can also be used. The red, white and black colors of the mask are created using padauk tree powder, white kaolin clay, and charcoal. Paint is often used to replace these natural substances nowadays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Punu people reside on the left bank of the Upper Ngoume River in Gabon and belong to the group of tribes known as Shira. They live in independent villages that are divided into sects and families. Punu or Bapunu tribe is the second largest ethnic group in Gabon in terms of population. The Punu are matrilineal and trace their lines of descent through the women. The female ancestors are honored with okuyi ‘white masks’ that harness their power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827511456,"sku":"AA01400","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01400.jpg?v=1635246739"},{"product_id":"aa01401","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~25.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.2\" W:9.4\" L:6.3\" Weight: 2.0 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – Members of Gabon's prominent religious and judicial secret society, the Ngil, of the Fang people, wore these masks during rituals that included dramatic dances depicting a scary creature. These masks are carved from wood and covered with kaolin. Members of the Ngil act as social enforcers, exposing sorcerers and punishing those who disobeyed the law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827576992,"sku":"AA01401","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01401.jpg?v=1635246746"},{"product_id":"aa01403","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Mask ~19.7\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:19.7\" W:8.3\" L:6.7\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These Songye masks made by the Songye tribe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are called Kifwebe masks. They are carved from wood and symbolize supernatural powers. Men from the Kifwebe society wear them during ceremonies like initiation rituals to protect against danger or other threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827740832,"sku":"AA01403","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-mask-197-tall-568416.jpg?v=1660147936"},{"product_id":"aa01404","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Mask ~19.7\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:19.7\" W:7.9\" L:7.1\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These Songye masks made by the Songye tribe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are called Kifwebe masks. They are carved from wood and symbolize supernatural powers. Men from the Kifwebe society wear them during ceremonies like initiation rituals to protect against danger or other threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827806368,"sku":"AA01404","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-mask-197-tall-624413.jpg?v=1660147964"},{"product_id":"aa01406","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Mask ~13.0\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.0\" W:7.5\" L:5.5\" Weight: 0.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– These Songye masks made by the Songye tribe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are called Kifwebe masks. They are carved from wood and symbolize supernatural powers. Men from the Kifwebe society wear them during ceremonies like initiation rituals to protect against danger or other threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355827970208,"sku":"AA01406","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-mask-130-tall-505998.jpg?v=1660147890"},{"product_id":"aa01410","title":"Kwele Tribe Mask ~17.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:17.3\" W:9.4\" L:5.1\" Weight: 1.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKwele Tribe Ekuk Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Bakwele or Kwele people of Gabon carved this antelope-shaped mask known as Ekuk. Ekuk masks, which are used during the beete ritual, are said to represent the spirits of the forest. The masks' faces are usually painted with white kaolin, which is associated with light and clarity, two important factors in the beete’s fight against evil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eKwele or Bakwele are an ethnic group that occupies great forest region on the borders of eastern Gabon and Cameroon in West Africa and the Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. They fled the West African coastal region during the 19th century following the acquisition of firearms by slave traders from their traditional enemies. The Kwele are famous for their ceremonial masks collected as art objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388673826976,"sku":"AA01410","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01410.jpg?v=1635246803"},{"product_id":"aa01411","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~26.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:26.4\" W:8.7\" L:4.7\" Weight: 2.4 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– Members of Gabon's prominent religious and judicial secret society, the Ngil, of the Fang people, wore these masks during rituals that included dramatic dances depicting a scary creature. These masks are carved from wood and covered with kaolin. Members of the Ngil act as social enforcers, exposing sorcerers and punishing those who disobeyed the law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355828265120,"sku":"AA01411","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01411.jpg?v=1635246810"},{"product_id":"aa01415","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~24.0\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:24.0\" W:3.9\" L:2.4\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Painted Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Fang people hand carve these wooden masks that are used during rites of passage initiation ceremonies. The bright colors represent prosperity and good luck. Fang masks and figures are distinguished by their schematic simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355828592800,"sku":"AA01415","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01415.jpg?v=1635246840"},{"product_id":"aa01416","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~25.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.2\" W:4.3\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Fang people hand carve these wooden masks that are used during rites of passage initiation ceremonies. The bright colors represent prosperity and good luck. Fang masks and figures are distinguished by their schematic simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355828625568,"sku":"AA01416","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01416.jpg?v=1635246849"},{"product_id":"aa01422","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Mask ~12.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:12.2\" W:7.5\" L:4.7\" Weight: 1.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These Songye masks made by the Songye tribe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are called Kifwebe masks. They are carved from wood and symbolize supernatural powers. Men from the Kifwebe society wear them during ceremonies like initiation rituals to protect against danger or other threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355829117088,"sku":"AA01422","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-mask-122-tall-116592.jpg?v=1660147949"},{"product_id":"aa01481","title":"Baule Tribe Mask ~16.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.9\" W:8.3\" L:5.5\" Weight: 2.2 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaule Tribe Kpan Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– In the Baule Tribe of Ivory Coast, Kpan masks are part of the entertainment masks worn during the traditional Baule dance and masquerade, Goli. The Baule are known for their intricately carved masks and wooden carvings. Baule masks are usually in the shape of a human or an animal. Masks offer a link to the spirit realm, with each Baule mask having its own set of eyes and mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eBaule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest groups in Côte d'Ivoire who historically migrated from Ghana. They played a central role in twentieth-century history of the country. They waged the longest war of resistance to French colonization of any West African people, and maintained their traditional objects and beliefs longer than many groups in such constant contact with European administrators, traders, and missionaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355834261664,"sku":"AA01481","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/baule-tribe-mask-169-tall-142214.jpg?v=1660147886"},{"product_id":"aa01482","title":"Eket Tribe Mask ~16.1\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.1\" W:9.6\" L:4.3\" Weight: 1.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eEket Tribe Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e – This circular mask made of hard wood is from the Eket tribe of Nigeria. Members of the Ekpo Society wear these masks during dance ceremonies such as harvest festivals to thank their ancestors for good harvest or when honoring departed important warriors. It is also used during Abubom performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThe Eket tribe is a small sub-group of the Ibibio people who live in southeastern Nigeria, primarily in Cross River state. They speak Ekid, an Efik-Ibibio dialect that is now part of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. They are well-known for their skillful wood carving. Ekpo Ndem Isong, a group of village elders and the heads of extended families administered law and justice in accordance with traditional custom and Ekpo society members assisted in the enforcement of these decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355834327200,"sku":"AA01482","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01482.jpg?v=1635247288"},{"product_id":"aa01483","title":"Kwele Tribe Mask ~16.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.9\" W:10.2\" L:3.9\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKwele Tribe Ekuk Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Bakwele or Kwele people of Gabon carved this antelope-shaped mask known as Ekuk. Ekuk masks, which are used during the beete ritual, are said to represent the spirits of the forest. The masks' faces are usually painted with white kaolin, which is associated with light and clarity, two important factors in the beete’s fight against evil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eKwele or Bakwele are an ethnic group that occupies great forest region on the borders of eastern Gabon and Cameroon in West Africa and the Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. They fled the West African coastal region during the 19th century following the acquisition of firearms by slave traders from their traditional enemies. The Kwele are famous for their ceremonial masks collected as art objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388674023584,"sku":"AA01483","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01483.jpg?v=1635247295"},{"product_id":"aa01484","title":"Chokwe Tribe Mask ~12.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:12.2\" W:7.9\" L:6.3\" Weight: 0.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eChokwe Tribe Beaded Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e – Chokwe masks are typically made from wood and exhibit a combination of carved and painted elements. Glass beads are meticulously applied to the mask's surface, creating intricate patterns, designs, and motifs. They are known for their distinct features, which often include large, almond-shaped eyes, pronounced cheekbones, some with cowrie shells and elaborate hairstyles, which mostly depict Chokwe's female deity Pwo, the lineage's founding female ancestor and especially significant given the Chokwe people's matrilineal culture. These masks are created with great attention to detail, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of Chokwe artists. Their masks are used during initiation rites, funerals, agricultural festivals, and other important ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eChokwe, also spelled Jokwe, are Bantu-speaking people who live in the southern part of Congo (Kinshasa) from the Kwango River to the Lualaba, as well as in north-eastern Angola and, since 1920, the north-western corner of Zambia. The Chokwe people established several kingdoms, each led by a king. Drought and famine struck the Chokwe people around 1860. They returned south, settling in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Kwangi, Kasai, and Lungwe rivers. They live in woodland savannas with swaths of rainforest along rivers, swamps, and marshlands. They are a mixture of many aboriginal peoples and conquering groups of Lunda origin. The Chokwe and related peoples have been greatly affected by modern conflicts, despite the adversity they continue to pursue their own ways. In militarized areas in Angola and Congo, as well as in Zambian refugee camps, they practice initiation, divination, and healing rites. Some Chokwe chiefs have been displaced by war, and their authority has been challenged by modern governments political goals. Nevertheless, Chokwe chiefs continue to represent traditional and sacred authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388674056352,"sku":"AA01484","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01484.jpg?v=1635247303"},{"product_id":"aa01485","title":"Baule Tribe Mask ~17.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:17.3\" W:6.7\" L:5.9\" Weight: 2.0 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaule Tribe Kpan Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – Baule Kpan Mask in the Baule Tribe of Ivory Coast is part of the entertainment mask worn during the traditional Baule dance and masquerade, Goli. The Baule are known for their intricately carved masks and wooden carvings. Baule masks are usually in the shape of a human or an animal. Masks offer a link to the spirit realm, with each Baule mask having its own set of eyes and mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eBaule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest groups in Côte d'Ivoire who historically migrated from Ghana. They played a central role in twentieth-century history of the country. They waged the longest war of resistance to French colonization of any West African people, and maintained their traditional objects and beliefs longer than many groups in such constant contact with European administrators, traders, and missionaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355834556576,"sku":"AA01485","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/baule-tribe-mask-173-tall-151604.jpg?v=1660147947"},{"product_id":"aa01493","title":"Basongye\/Songye Tribe Mask ~13.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.4\" W:7.5\" L:6.7\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasongye\/Songye Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– These Songye masks made by the Songye tribe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are called Kifwebe masks. They are carved from wood and symbolize supernatural powers. Men from the Kifwebe society wear them during ceremonies like initiation rituals to protect against danger or other threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSongye or Basongye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the Kifwebe secret society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355835146400,"sku":"AA01493","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/basongesongye-tribe-mask-134-tall-636702.jpg?v=1660147960"},{"product_id":"aa01496","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~23.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:23.2\" W:4.9\" L:2.4\" Weight: 1.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Fang people hand carve these wooden masks that are used during rites of passage initiation ceremonies. The bright colors represent prosperity and good luck. Fang masks and figures are distinguished by their schematic simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355835408544,"sku":"AA01496","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01496.jpg?v=1635247364"},{"product_id":"aa01499","title":"Senufo Tribe Mask ~26.0\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:26.0\" W:14.6\" L:13.0\" Weight: 9.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSenufo Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– This mask is carved by Senufo people, these masks are usually made up of animal and human features combined into one design. The Poro society, a male organization that educates young men in the traditions and responsibilities necessary for their coming of age. This society is led by a female ancestral spirit known as the Ancient Mother, who is said to wield so much power that she must be approached with caution and the help of lesser gods. These masks are used during the initiation of young men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eSenufo also spelled Senoufo, a group of closely related peoples residing primarily in the savannah regions in the Northern part of the Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). They are also found in South-Eastern Mali and in Burkina Faso. They speak at least four distinct languages (Palaka, Dyimini, and Senari in Côte d’Ivoire and Suppire in Mali), which belong to the Gur branch of the Niger-Congo language family. Within each group, numerous subdivisions use their own names for the people and language; the name Senufo is of external origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355835703456,"sku":"AA01499","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01499.jpg?v=1635247398"},{"product_id":"aa01508","title":"Marka Tribe Mask ~29.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:29.9\" W:15.4\" L:6.3\" Weight: 7.7 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarka Tribe Bull Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These bull masks carved from hardwood and decorated with copper and brass sheeting by the Marka tribe. Their elongated faces radiate a sense of elegance. The Marka use their masks in fishing and farming ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Marka people are well known for their puppets and masks. They use masks in fishing and farming ceremonies to ensure successful hunt and productive harvest. These masks vary in size and have elongated features, a long nose, a protruding mouth, eyes shadowed by a domed shape forehead, decorated with red fiber tassels on the ears and the head each coated with brass in geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355836457120,"sku":"AA01508","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01508.jpg?v=1635247505"},{"product_id":"aa01529","title":"Marka Tribe Mask ~14.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:14.2\" W:5.9\" L:3.5\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarka Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– These masks from the Marka tribe are renowned for their distinctive combination of wood and brass elements and some painted with bright colors, which create a visually striking and culturally significant art form. They often depict human or animal forms and are crafted using traditional techniques by skilled artisans within the Marka community. The wooden base of the mask serves as the foundation, while brass or copper plates, strips, or other embellishments are intricately attached to the surface. These masks are used in ceremonies to ensure a successful hunt and productive harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Marka people are well known for their puppets and masks. They use masks in fishing and farming ceremonies to ensure successful hunt and productive harvest. These masks vary in size and have elongated features, a long nose, a protruding mouth, eyes shadowed by a domed shape forehead, decorated with red fiber tassels on the ears and the head each coated with brass in geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355837931680,"sku":"AA01529","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01529.jpg?v=1635086901"},{"product_id":"aa01535","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~16.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.9\" W:5.5\" L:3.5\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838357664,"sku":"AA01535","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-169-tall-447518.jpg?v=1660147637"},{"product_id":"aa01536","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~15.7\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:15.7\" W:5.5\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838423200,"sku":"AA01536","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-157-tall-329124.jpg?v=1660147639"},{"product_id":"aa01537","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~15.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:15.4\" W:5.1\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838488736,"sku":"AA01537","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-154-tall-610327.jpg?v=1660147639"},{"product_id":"aa01538","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~16.1\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.1\" W:5.9\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838554272,"sku":"AA01538","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-161-tall-715280.jpg?v=1660147634"},{"product_id":"aa01540","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~16.1\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:16.1\" W:5.3\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838718112,"sku":"AA01540","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-161-tall-132457.jpg?v=1660147636"},{"product_id":"aa01542","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask ~15.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:15.4\" W:4.9\" L:2.8\" Weight: 1.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355838816416,"sku":"AA01542","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/bambara-bamana-tribe-mask-154-tall-638498.jpg?v=1660147634"},{"product_id":"aa01680","title":"Chokwe Tribe Mask ~25.2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:25.2\" W:15.4\" L:10.6\" Weight: 5.1 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eChokwe Tribe Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e – Chokwe masks are typically made from wood and exhibit a combination of carved and painted elements. They are known for their distinct features, which often include large, almond-shaped eyes, pronounced cheekbones, some with cowrie shells and elaborate hairstyles, which mostly depict Chokwe's female deity Pwo, the lineage's founding female ancestor and especially significant given the Chokwe people's matrilineal culture. These masks are created with great attention to detail, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of Chokwe artists. Their masks are used during initiation rites, funerals, agricultural festivals, and other important ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAbout the tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eChokwe, also spelled Chokwe, are Bantu-speaking people who live in the southern part of Congo (Kinshasa) from the Kwango River to the Lualaba, as well as in north-eastern Angola and, since 1920, the north-western corner of Zambia. The Chokwe people established several kingdoms, each led by a king. Drought and famine struck the Chokwe people around 1860. They returned south, settling in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Kwangi, Kasai, and Lungwe rivers. They live in woodland savannas with swaths of rainforest along rivers, swamps, and marshlands. They are a mixture of many aboriginal peoples and conquering groups of Lunda origin. The Chokwe and related peoples have been greatly affected by modern conflicts, despite the adversity they continue to pursue their own ways. In militarized areas in Angola and Congo, as well as in Zambian refugee camps, they practice initiation, divination, and healing rites. Some Chokwe chiefs have been displaced by war, and their authority has been challenged by modern governments political goals. Nevertheless, Chokwe chiefs continue to represent traditional and sacred authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388674384032,"sku":"AA01680","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01680_1.jpg?v=1635249620"},{"product_id":"aa01681","title":"Marka Tribe Mask ~30.3\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:30.3\" W:9.8\" L:9.1\" Weight: 7.9 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarka Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These masks from the Marka tribe are renowned for their distinctive combination of wood and brass elements and some painted with bright colors, which create a visually striking and culturally significant art form. They often depict human or animal forms and are crafted using traditional techniques by skilled artisans within the Marka community. The wooden base of the mask serves as the foundation, while brass or copper plates, strips, or other embellishments are intricately attached to the surface. These masks are used in ceremonies to ensure a successful hunt and productive harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Marka people are well known for their puppets and masks. They use masks in fishing and farming ceremonies to ensure successful hunt and productive harvest. These masks vary in size and have elongated features, a long nose, a protruding mouth, eyes shadowed by a domed shape forehead, decorated with red fiber tassels on the ears and the head each coated with brass in geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355848810656,"sku":"AA01681","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/IA01681_2.jpg?v=1689336457"},{"product_id":"aa02289","title":"Marka Tribe Mask ~31.5\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:31.5\" W:9.4\" L:7.5\" Weight: 14.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarka Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – These masks from the Marka tribe are renowned for their distinctive combination of wood and brass elements and some painted with bright colors, which create a visually striking and culturally significant art form. They often depict human or animal forms and are crafted using traditional techniques by skilled artisans within the Marka community. The wooden base of the mask serves as the foundation, while brass or copper plates, strips, or other embellishments are intricately attached to the surface. These masks are used in ceremonies to ensure a successful hunt and productive harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Marka people are well known for their puppets and masks. They use masks in fishing and farming ceremonies to ensure successful hunt and productive harvest. These masks vary in size and have elongated features, a long nose, a protruding mouth, eyes shadowed by a domed shape forehead, decorated with red fiber tassels on the ears and the head each coated with brass in geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355891179680,"sku":"AA02289","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/AA02289.jpg?v=1637661182"},{"product_id":"aa02366","title":"Fang Tribe Mask ~44.9\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:44.9\" W:4.7\" L:3.9\" Weight: 2.6 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Fang people hand carve these wooden masks that are used during rites of passage initiation ceremonies. The bright colors represent prosperity and good luck. Fang masks and figures are distinguished by their schematic simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Fang tribe also spelled Fãn is a Bantu-speaking ethnic group living in the forests south of the Sanaga River at the southernmost tip of Cameroon, the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, and the forests south of the Ogooué River estuary in northern Gabon. They often retain the bones and skulls of their ancestors because they believe that these skeletal remains are still in power. This power is extremely powerful in the tribe's daily activities and important moments such as initiation rites, or in cases of conflict or death, or for advice on more mundane matters such as hunting or fishing. The Fang referred to this practice as bieri, and they usually kept only male ancestor relics in the bark containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355896586400,"sku":"AA02366","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/AA02366.jpg?v=1635251931"},{"product_id":"aa02502","title":"Eket Tribe Mask ~13.4\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:13.4\" W:10.6\" L:3.9\" Weight: 1.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eEket Tribe Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – This circular mask made of hard wood is from the Eket tribe of Nigeria. Members of the Ekpo Society wear these masks during dance ceremonies such as harvest festivals to thank their ancestors for good harvest or when honoring departed important warriors. It is also used during Abubom performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Eket tribe is a small sub-group of the Ibibio people who live in southeastern Nigeria, primarily in Cross River state. They speak Ekid, an Efik-Ibibio dialect that is now part of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. They are well-known for their skillful wood carving. Ekpo Ndem Isong, a group of village elders and the heads of extended families administered law and justice in accordance with traditional custom and Ekpo society members assisted in the enforcement of these decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41355906842784,"sku":"AA02502","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/AA02502.jpg?v=1635252635"},{"product_id":"dogon-painted-mask-9","title":"Dogon Tribe Painted Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:13in W:5.1in D:5.5in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Dogon people of Mali carved this mask out of wood, depicting an abstracted human face. This mask was worn during a commemorative funerary masquerade for important male elders that takes place every few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590389981344,"sku":"AAA1332","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_08f466ab-d4bc-49c3-bbec-2cad1e9e07ae.png?v=1689064755"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-15","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:13.4in W:13in D:1.6in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591977885856,"sku":"AAA0447","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_f3c022dd-e77c-487a-a374-bee7094eb934.png?v=1689072057"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-14","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:11.8in W:11.8in D:2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591979196576,"sku":"AAA0446","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_b33c4c04-9226-41b7-b153-c0720da93f7f.png?v=1689072063"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-13","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:12.6in W:12.2in D:1.2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591981064352,"sku":"AAA0445","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_e87d837a-aecc-43a1-a231-4c258260858c.png?v=1689072072"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-11","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:12.6in W:10.2in D:2.4in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591984210080,"sku":"AAA0443","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_7108f3d9-1db6-4084-b462-97ab96c79c46.png?v=1689072087"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-8","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:11in W:10.6in D:1.2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591989846176,"sku":"AAA0440","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_f594605b-a0ae-4369-b597-218d1c6e2f9e.png?v=1689072110"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-5","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:13in W:12.6in D:2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591995744416,"sku":"AAA0437","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_3343004f-2b9a-41c1-85d1-42293dc6339c.png?v=1689072136"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-4","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:11.8in W:11.8in D:2.4in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591997710496,"sku":"AAA0436","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_d82041eb-1a3c-4ac5-95d5-c141ceb1bdd2.png?v=1689072144"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-2","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:11in W:11.4in D:2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask \u003c\/strong\u003e– The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592001839264,"sku":"AAA0434","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_e511d800-3a4f-462b-af70-4e21eb0299dd.png?v=1689072161"},{"product_id":"teke-mask-1","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:12.6in W:12.2in D:1.2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. 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Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592004067488,"sku":"AAA0433","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_3d7b46e5-1c76-4086-9283-675c3b9c0230.png?v=1689072170"},{"product_id":"teke-mask","title":"Bateke\/Teke Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:11.8in W:11.8in D:2in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBateke\/Teke Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Teke masks originate in the Republic of Congo's Upper Ogowe Region from the Bateke tribe. Teke masks are most used at weddings, funerals, and the initiation of young men into adulthood. On a social and political level, the mask is also used to identify the social structure of a tribe or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eThe Bateke or Teke people are the oldest of the Bantu tribes in Republic of the Congo. Like the Kongo people, the Teke are made up of people from different countries in central Africa including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. They occupy the territory directly north of the Bakongo, stretching quite far to the north and northwest. Their numbers are greatest towards the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592005935264,"sku":"AAA0432","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_ae59d834-a868-487f-901c-e3e6d3f09618.png?v=1689072178"},{"product_id":"dogon-painted-mask-7","title":"Dogon Tribe Painted Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:13.8in W:5.9in D:3.1in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Dogon people of Mali carved this mask out of wood, depicting an abstracted human face. This mask was worn during a commemorative funerary masquerade for important male elders that takes place every few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. The Dogon claim that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592072913056,"sku":"AAA0403","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_229e4685-aaef-4a94-a6e0-2557c5409489.png?v=1689072464"},{"product_id":"bambara-mask-7","title":"Bambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:27.2in W:10.2in D:6.7in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBambara (Bamana) Tribe Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a N'tomo Mask from the Bambara (Bamana) tribe of Mali. The Bambara men are regulated by six initiation secret societies. The N’tomo society is the first to welcome young boys on their journey to manhood. The N’tomo serve to socialize and educate the boys in the community until the time of their initiation and circumcision. The boys wear this mask during initiation celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eBambara is an ethnolinguistic group from Mali's upper Niger region whose language, Bambara (Bamana), belongs to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Bambara are to a great extent intermingled with other tribes, and there is no centralized organization. The Bambara and other groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in traditional religions. The Tyi Wara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line and distinct style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592080548000,"sku":"AAA0400","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/products\/image_ebcc42b6-5793-4f95-9435-5a59e02562bb.jpg?v=1689072498"},{"product_id":"dogon-painted-mask-5","title":"Dogon Tribe Painted Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions: L:15in W:6.7in D:4.7in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon Tribe Painted Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e – The Dogon people of Mali carved this mask out of wood, depicting an abstracted human face. This mask was worn during a commemorative funerary masquerade for important male elders that takes place every few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDogon are an ethnic group from Mali's central plateau region that extends into Burkina Faso. They arrived in the area around the 14th century CE. The majority of them live in the rocky hills, mountains, and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon people are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years. They have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented. According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fifty-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense. 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