Monday 20 July 2009

Mauritian Tribal Coral Masks

Unfortunately while i was out without my camera i stumbled upon an amazing craft stall in Mauritius, they had a collection of very unique tribal masks made completely from natural materials from that area of the island. One was particularly striking that was made from coral and coconut shells, it had a starfish for a mouth and looked a little bit like a bondage mask because it was like the person was being restricted from talking by a large starfish that was over the mouth. It was interesting to see how so many natural objects that were all so individual and different could be brought together to make such an intricate and balanced looking mask.

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