Songye Mask 23 The wooden bells are hand-carved

The wooden bells are hand-carved with a wooden peg inside the bell and finished with a leather or rope braided strap

Each stool is hand-carved by a community member from indigenous wood and will vary slightly

The detailed designs is a replica of the courtly card art from the workshops of the royal palaces of the Cameroon Grassland

This ceremonial bowl has been intricately hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon

Crafted from history

Songye Mask 23 The wooden bells are hand-carvedSongye masks originate from the Congo and are hand carved from indigenous wood. The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances. The masks are either masculine or feminine, identified by the crest in the centre of the mask. It is believed that the larger the crest the more magical powers the mask possesses. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.