Topic: African masks,but where in Africa?

[keith]

Lots of wear,hand made,no 'machine marks' probably tourist stuff but with a bit of age,can't see anything like them in my little book

[keith]

As there's no-one about I'll answer this one myself,with the help from a man called Bob,they are decorative pieces as I thought, not African but Himalayan in origin,shows what I know :czy:Merry Christmas one and all

[Anne E.B.]

Well done Keith
I had a google at African masks but there were so many different styles depending on where they came from or for what ceremonies etc. they were used for.  I did find this website, which I think is designed for school children   but it does show different designs and where they originate from. http://www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks/design/design.htm   It might be of use some other time.
I would never have guessed yours were Himalayan.
I don't think I could live with one on display.  They're a bit creepy 

[keith]

Thanks Anne with so much stuff,glass and all, in the room you don't really notice them

[Anne E.B.]

Thanks Anne with so much stuff,glass and all, in the room you don't really notice them

But they notice you - mwahaha!

[Anne]

I did go search (found nothing much) and then got sidetracked and forgot to reply, sorry Keith!

[keith]

Thanks for looking