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.
Ruler VI
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.
Ruler V
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.
Ruler IV
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 temples of Thailand are adorned with beautiful brass and bronze bells from grand to diminutive. The ringing of the bell brings about the purification of a space and is thought to encourage and inspire the positive flow of energy.