This unique Tambwe tribal mask of many faces is worn during traditional celebrations by women who have given birth to twins. Twins are thought to be mystical.
Tradition dictates that this mask be worn by men of the Jokwe tribe of Democratic Republic of Congo during the ceremony celebrating the union of man and woman.
The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively. The beads that hang down are in place to protect the mere mortal from the gaze of the chief.
The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
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The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
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The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.
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The Yoruba people of Nigeria created this sacred ceremonial headdress to be worn by the “Oba” of their tribe. The Oba is a sort of combination of king, high priest and chief. This headdress is the Oba’s symbol of authority, his crown. The bird at the summit of this crown represents the mystical powers of the women whose support is needed by the Oba to rule effectively.