Abidemi African Passport Mask - 3.5" x 4.5" africa or new mothers were gifted

or new mothers were gifted those traditional aprons with the intention to receive blessings from the meanings behind the designs

They are worn for a ritual that signifies the passage into womanhood

In a general rule

Each pillow is individually painted by hand

Profile dimension from wall surface (when open and suspend): approx

Abidemi African Passport Mask - 3.5" x 4.5" africa or new mothers were giftedMask dimension: 3. 5" x 4. 5" Material: Clay, paint Color: Red, white, blue, dark brown, black. Origin: Cameroon Prior to the era of colonialism, Passport African Masks held profound cultural significance among the communities in West and Central Africa, specifically in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo. These masks served as a form of identification and acted as a passport for individuals traveling between villages or crossing national borders. More than