Masks in Africa have
great tribal, cultural and traditional significance. During celebrations,
initiations, crop harvesting, war preparation, peace and trouble times,
masks are worn by chosen or initiated dancers. It
can be worn in three different ways: as face masks, vertically covering
the face; as helmets, encasing the entire head; and as crests, resting
upon the head, which was commonly covered by material as part of the disguise. Each
African Tribal Mask is meticulously hand carved by highly skilled
artisans.