Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.5 Accessories The Rangda mask is a

The Rangda mask is a traditional Balinese mask seen in the Barong dance

and they open to an intricate nativity scene in equally vibrant colours

The sound of the guiro is improved by using a gourd because its hollowness creates a resonating chamber

These gourds act as resonating chambers

The instrument is then filled with tiny gravel before the ends are sealed shut

Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.5 Accessories The Rangda mask is aBeautiful large Ghanaian mask, hand crafted in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana. The mask has been made from African cedar, known locally as Tweneboa wood and any metal used is either scrap or recycled. The outside edge is carved with traditional African patterns. African masks have great cultural importance and typically depict animal and human characteristics. Traditionally they were worn during various ceremonies and in some instances