This shield was likely a part of ceremonial regalia created by the Songye of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The shield has been broken and repaired, illustrating that it was valued and preserved, but most other wear is the loss of pigment on the surface, suggesting that the shield was not used in battle. The central feature of the shield is a relief in the form of a … [Read more...] about Songye Ceremonial Shield with Kifwebe Mask: Researched and Conserved by Cory Powell
The molo mask is a sacred performance mask made by the Bobo culture of Burkina Faso and Mali, in western Africa. With its long, rectangular face, helmet-shaped and crested top, tall horns, and chevron scarification patterns, this mask symbolizes but does not directly represent Dwo, the main son of Wuro, the creator god of the Bobo. The mask is also supplied with a rectangular … [Read more...] about Bobo Molo Mask: Researched and Conserved by Cory Powell