“Wisdom” – Mali

Mask expressing great wisdom. The two rabbit ears, painted red, symbolize love, understanding, and the ability to listen, while the two eyes underneath, painted white, symbolize the ability to commune with tribal ancestors. Below the forehead is another set of eyes shaped like triangles, symbolizing the capacity for soul searching and introspection. A large mouth is painted red, symbolizing love, and two small triangles on either side of the mask are painted in white, symbolizing the communion with tribal ancestors.