Folk Tribal Couples Mask Wall Hanging

Africa the place where humans first came to be is the place of the art of mask making. The masks have a spiritual meaning to the tribes and their people, and the maker gets a special status in the tribe. African art has influenced the art of mask making all around the world where they are used for interior decorations. The art of mask making has been borrowed by all cultures from the original continent “Africa”. The specific implications of the masks are related to certain rituals. Thus there are different masks for birth, marriage and death in all cultures of ancient tribes. The masks have a spiritual and religious meaning and are used in dances and ceremonies. This exquisite pair design is based on folk dancing troupe from adivasi tribe in India which has supposedly migrated from Africa. The pair is made of clay and painted with glaze paint for the shine.