Most  African masks that were taken from the continent are now in the homes of private collectors and museums. The descendants of these mask makers do not have the privilege of seeing what their ancestors carved. Even though the masks were aesthetically appealing, they were functional to the tribes that used them.

African masks represent ideas that are still relevant today. I am making the most rare and most expensive masks available to new collectors in 3D. 50% of Proceeds will be contributed in setting up an Innovation Hub, in Ghana. This Innovation Hub will be a place where young creatives who are the descendants of these mask makers will come to, to develop their ideas and bring them to fruition using technology. Creatives will receive training material to develop their talents and creative abilities.

3D AFRICAN MASKS

Bedu means  'moon'. These Masks are the largest on the African continent. Masquaredes use them in dances in male and female pairs. The masks are used to protect the villagers from danger, encourage fertility and to perform dances to educate the community on socially acceptable behaviour.

 These large scale masks required enormous stamina and physical strength to wear and were danced in masquerades for hours only by the strongest of young men and women. These feats of endurance drew an excitement and awe from the assembled throng. This demonstration of identity, pride in the village unity kept the people united. 

The Endurance Mask -Bedu Mask

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