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You are not African, but for some reason, you own African masks. And the big question is: why? People often reach out to me with stories like this. Someone who isn’t African receives a mask as a gift, keeps it, and turns it into decoration. I recently heard from someone named Justin who was given…
Traditional African Masks: Five Iconic Treasures Held in Captivity by European Collections
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Traditional African masks are far more than mere objects of beauty—they are sacred vessels of culture, spirituality, and communal identity. Across West, Central, and Southern Africa, these masks have long been integral to ceremonies…
