2021
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Mother and child (wearing Punu Mask from Congo, Garbon) The image celebrates the beauty of a mother and a child which is in honor of my grandmother who I loved so much. “Punu masks represent the spirit of an ancestor whilst the white face represent the soul” (source: africancraftmarket.com)
The Ogoni are a minority ethnic group in the Rivers South East of Rivers State in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. ‘’In November 1995, Ten Ogoni activist (including Ken Saro-Wiwa) were killed for advocating for the rights of Ogoni people in the oil rich region, In particular activism against the degradation of Ogoni lands ny Royal Dutch Shell’’ (Source: Wikipedia )
Salampasu Mask (DRC). A warrior mask worn by the Salampasu people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit http://www.zyama.com/salampasu/ for more information.
Indian Warrior ( Lost in the woods). Out in the woods wearing a vintage India head-dress.
Salampasu Mask. You can be both elegant and a warrior.
Eyo (Bete Mask). Eyo Festival is a Yoruba festival celebrated particularly in Lagos, Nigeria.
Teke (Gabon). Celebrating the arrival of one of my favorite season (winter) wearing a Take Mask.
Home of the dead. Life is never black or white.