Teke Mask 03 new in The Deangle mask has slit

The Deangle mask has slit eyes with a downwards gaze and represents a female spirit and the other the Tangagle mask which represents the male spirit

serving both to protect and bless the stores of food contained inside

Hand-forged from iron with a hand-woven collar they are tied around the necks of prized livestock allowing herders to keep track of the animals across vast savannahs

This vessel was originally used to collect and store food and is the perfect vintage vessel to style as a sculptural decorative piece or a statement catchall for anywhere in the home

Pokot stools are incredibly one of one rare collection finds

Teke Mask 03 new in The Deangle mask has slitThese beautiful moon shaped masks come from the Teke people of the Congo. They are traditional worn by members of the Kiduma, a secret society that is responsible for organising social celebrations and rituals. Each mask is hand carved from indigenous wood and coloured with clay and paint. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.