It was the Wè/Guéré who initiated the institution of the warrior mask, and the téé gla masks stand out as their ultimate archetype. The mask imposed a terrifying presence, embodying the natural forces forces of the forest.
These masks are “fighter”masks, they were worn by those whose purpose was to oversee order in the community.
Size: 32cm H x 18cm W
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