The Giraffe represents the ability to be a visionary and to apply wisdom of the heart to all matters
Antelope represents vivacity, velocity, beauty and sharpness
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Ceremonial masks have been used by cultures all around the world. Deep in the human collective consciousness lies a desire for transformation which is symbolized by the transformation of persona when a mask is worn. From highly carved ceremonial African masks, to the masks worn by Mexican lucha libre fighters, masks play an important role in the human imagination’s expression of the sacred, the performing arts, and the festive.
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Ceremonial Mask are very common all over Africa. For most mask, there are traditional beliefs and wider African mythology where animals are common subjects and they all represent specific virtues.These particular mask were made in Zimbabwe - members of the Metal Arts Project, an organisation set up by 2 brothers - Mhankha Brothers, who sought out local artisans and crafts people in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland, Niger and Senegal.
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This is a fair trade company which means a fair amount of the proceeds from the sale of all these artifacts and crafts go back to the artistans, their families and to their communities. The name Mbare as the website suggest, means "gathering of things" or "marketplace"
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source: Mhankha Brothers @ www.mbare.com
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