Mask (1) - Wood - Tsogo - Gabon

TSOGO Mask The Tsogo live in the central loop of Ogoue River. They have a wide variety of masks and statues, though little is known about them. This is a MOWEI mask, used in funeral ceremonies. Its shape is reminiscent of a skull. These ceremonies were essential because they prepared the deceased's soul to join the ancestors' world and thus be able to fully fulfill its protective function. Expressive and powerful mask. Rare. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)