MAHONGWE people are a part of Kota people who live in the extreme northeast of Gabon brothering the republic of Congo. The mirror is inspired by the rare two faced MAHONGWE sculpture. The characteristics of the MAHONGWE sculpture is associated with the Naja snake. These sculptures are usually kept in the village temples. The form features a concave warhead faced topped with a small tubular growth, adorned with bulgy eyes, a rounded nose without mouth. This figures where used for ancestral connection and communication.
MAHONGWE mirror symbolises ancient ancestral connection.
PRODUCT FEATURES
MAHONGWE mirror is made of metal, glass mirror and polished deep brass engraved with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. The mirror embodies the form of the MAHONGWE figure for its main form.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
GABON 🇬🇦
DIMENSIONS
W 75 CM | D 15 CM | H 90 CM
W 29.5 IN | D 5.9 IN | H 35.4 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, wood work, polished brass.
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
* Metal, wood work, clean mirror, Polished brass.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size and colours are available with an upcharge.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth.
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