African Masks

Last year during the art fairs, we bought a mask from this African art specialist. He's not part of the official fair, since he collects the masks as he travels around Africa, while the official artists must make their wares. However, we consider him to be a great presence at the event.

This year, we bought two masks! His booth is full of fascinating things, which he knows about quite thoroughly. The masks we bought are from the Warega people of the Congo, made from baya wood, and are 40 to 80 years old. I'll post photos when we bring them home after the fair allows us to drive up and get them from Len's office.