Kloro O N ́da Twin Mask

The cult of twins is a phenomenon of great transcendence in Africa, mainly in Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Togo. It is the posthumous representation of twins in homes where twins have died or are themselves brothers of a deceased twin. In other times and in some ethnic groups it was a disgrace that had to be tackled by sacrificing one of the twins. But in most ethnicities they are considered as those chosen by the divinities and are professed a true cult. Each twin is considered twice as much as the other and some consider that it is a single soul with two bodies and that they would be children of two different parents, one earthly and the other spiritual.

In many societies a relationship is established between twins and the spirits of nature, which are often also considered by couples, so they must be treated with great caution and please even if they are capricious.

They raise the admiration of people for not being like others. Being related to the divinities are a blessing from heaven. They favor health, fortune, and protect against disease and death, but they can also use their extranatural powers for evil purposes.

This double mask has a red face and a black face. Artistic hairstyle. This mascra faithfully translates aesthetic canons Baulé. On the inner side carries a transvesal wood to be held with teeth during dances. Nice patina.