Tee Gla Mask TR38

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