Finished today

The Cowry shells one time represented money

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_money#African_shell_money

This mask symbolizes the transition to maturity.

http://www.sanaaafrika.com.au/?p=3526

Nearly finished Toussian mask

Did the blue and red today.
Some retouching still left to be done
Colours seem rather harsh due to flash
As blue pigment was not very common in Africa, Reckitt's blue was an attractive alternative.
Sadly, this one-time commodity is no longer available in Western Europe. I therefore use acrilic paints.

















The bird's body will be decorated with cowry shells.

Toussian mask

Toussiana Mask - work in progress

Ab ovo...

(To be continued)