A rare and striking Toma ritual mask featuring a rugged, textured surface finish. This piece is defined by its deep-set, protruding circular eyes and a distinctive crest of vertical wooden slats that frame the head. In Toma culture, the Landai represents a great forest spirit used during initiation ceremonies to symbolize the “devouring” of the initiate and their subsequent rebirth as a mature member of society.
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landai spirit mask
$140.00
& Free ShippingA rare and striking Toma ritual mask featuring a rugged, textured surface finish. This piece is defined by its deep-set, protruding circular eyes and a distinctive crest of vertical wooden slats that frame the head. In Toma culture, the Landai represents a great forest spirit used during initiation ceremonies to symbolize the “devouring” of the initiate and their subsequent rebirth as a mature member of society.
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