Leather Mask Face Vintage African Tribal Decorative Wall Hanging Art Set of 2

What does it mean when someone wears a tribal mask? Tribal masks are used to represent the spirits of ancestors or to control the forces of good and evil. What African tribes wear masks? There are a number of tribes in the Ivory Coast who are prolific at mask making for aesthetic as well as ritualistic purposes, most notably the Baule, Guro, Senufo, Dan and Yaure. Why are cultural masks important? Rituals, often nocturnal, by members of secret societies wearing ancestor masks are reminders of the ancient sanction of their conduct. In many cultures, these masked ceremonies are intended to prevent miscreant acts and to maintain the circumscribed activities of the group. Enjoy a piece of culture !!! Excellent condition See listing for measurements