In the Kwele cultures of Central Africa, certain sculpted forms were associated with representations linked to harmony and balance within the community.
This carved wooden mask, characterized by elongated forms, half-closed eyes, and a balanced composition, adopts these aesthetic codes.
The sobriety of the lines and the softness of the volumes reflect a quest for visual appeasement, in a contemporary interpretation of these forms.
Origin: Central Africa — Kwele culture (Gabon / Congo / Cameroon)
