The Dan call these masks gle or ge — words for both the carved mask and the individual spirit it's believed to embody in masquerade
and the mask was traditionally used in ceremonial dances
A large handmade hanging egg chair
Its sturdy construction ensures long-term use
The Makonde people belong to the Bantu people who originally lived in the south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in the northern Mozambique
Vintage Rustic Stool - Elm wood - Small - 272 joined-description-fields The Dan call these masksA one off little stool, hand finished from reclaimed elm aged 80100 years. Every piece carries its own grain, tone and natural marks, so no two are quite alike. Compact and sturdy, it works as low seating, a child's stool, a plant stand or a little accent table, and suits anything from a pared back modern room to a rustic chic one. As reclaimed timber, expect honest signs of age old marks, traces of paint and small repairs all part of its character.