Omari African Passport Mask - 5" x 2.7"

Mask dimension: 3.5" x 4.5" Material: Clay, paint Color: Red, white, mustard, blue, black. Origin: Cameroon Stand sold separately. Can be mounted on the wall too. Prior to the era of colonialism, Passport African Masks held profound cultural significance among the communities in West and Central Africa, specifically in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo. These masks served as a form of identification and acted as a passport for individuals traveling between villages or crossing national borders. More than just identification tools, these masks were symbolic representations of the wearers' social status, profession, and level of maturity. The color and design of the masks further conveyed important messages and carried specific meanings. The evolution of Passport African Masks reflects the diverse range of occupations and roles within the societies they originated from. Various examples of these masks can be found, representing professions such as healers, hunters, masons, fishermen, blacksmith