Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _artisan--jenny-krauss-tag-boilerplate Balinese bay leaves dance in

Balinese bay leaves dance in the breeze

The set of four is bathed in a lustrous glaze to adorn your table

Delicately tinted

Resting on sterling clouds

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _artisan--jenny-krauss-tag-boilerplate Balinese bay leaves dance inChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese