The African continent is a place where diverse ethnic cultures thrive, and the beliefs rooted in each culture have given birth to unique masks and sacred statues. This exhibition introduces the masks and sacred statues that fuse African faith and beauty, exploring their allure.
African masks are not merely decorative objects; they have played a crucial role in rituals and ceremonies, serving as a means to communicate with gods and ancestral spirits. Masks modeled after spirits and animals are believed to imbue the wearer with their power and have been used as mediums to embody people's wishes and prayers.
On the other hand, sacred statues are figures representing gods and ancestors and have been worshiped as objects of faith. The intricately carved sacred statues inspire awe in people with their powerful presence and have served as spiritual support. Among them are objects treated as "fetishes" believed to possess potent magical power.
Created from the diverse religious sentiments and unique ideas of Africa, masks and sacred statues not only fulfill roles in rituals and ceremonies but also possess artistic elements and are valued as works that pursue sculptural beauty.
Unravel the meanings and stories imbued in the diverse masks and sacred statues used by various ethnic groups in Africa, and experience the profound spiritual world of the African people and the depth of the sculptural beauty that has emerged from it.
DR Congo
Kuba people
Angola
Chokwe people
DR Congo
Songe people
Nigeria
Yoruba people
DR Congo
Luba people
