Enamel Pin Project: Tribal Masks December 04 2016, 0 Comments

Here I am, surrounded by friends, in Kathmandu, Nepal
Here I am, surrounded by friends, in Kathmandu, Nepal

I bought my first African mask from a street vendor on Broadway in NYC years ago. Since then I've traveled a bit, and when I can, I'll pick up a mask: Bali, Guatemala, Mexico...they are fascinating objects!

My mask collection
My mask collection

Masks are steeped in mystery and ritual. Take this one for instance from the Bobo/Bwa tribe in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Bobo/Bwa believe that their mission in this life is to restore the balance between man and nature which man inherently destroys. The sun mask is used in agricultural rituals for a good harvest.

This is the first design in a series of enamel Mask Pins. There's a limited edition of 100 of each design.  

 

Approximate scale of pin
Approximate scale of pin

 

This pin is:

  • Approx. 1.5" x 1.25"
  • Cloisonné (hard enamel)
  • 3 colors
  • Black nickel finish
  • Black Rubber Clutch

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