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STORM CATCHER
MOTSWARA MOYA
(MOTSWARA MOYA is a Tswana phrase for The 'Amulet' that catches The Storm).
This mask was made with a degree of design freedom tending to abstract. Like all our other masks, however, it relates
strongly to its African roots.
The shape is based on a Bedu mask. Hwelu (Cτte d' Ivoire), the engraved hair representation reflects Dan (Liberia) work and geometric design can be seen in Mossi (Volta) pieces.
On a simple level STORM CATCHER'S function is to attract the good aspects of a storm - rain, which is synonymous
with prosperity. On a deeper metaphysical level its purpose is to catch, control and render harmless the storms of life.
