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Terracotta literally means "baked earth" in Latin. It is a type of ceramic, that is also water-resistant. The term Terracotta also applies to items made from this material, which is an earthy shade of brownish orange. Terracotta is preferred for statue-making, as it is lighter and easier to handle.
The Hill Tribal Man and Woman Mask wall hanging symbolizes the balance of the Universal male-female energy forces. It is believed that installing such masks in the house brings luck and harmony to the household, also conjugal bliss.
Further, some cultures and ethnic groups of the world even believe that presenting a male mask to a childless woman will help her conceive soon and give birth to a healthy baby!
These tribal man and woman masks are made of terracotta, which give them a natural color and sheen. The traditional style of painting gives the whole product a quaint and arty look.\
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Terracotta literally means 'baked earth' in Latin. It is a type of ceramic, that is also water-resistant. The term Terracotta also applies to items made from this material, which is an earthy shade of brownish orange. Terracotta is preferred for statue-making, as it is lighter and easier to handle. The Hill Tribal Man and Woman Mask wall hanging symbolizes the balance of the Universal male-female energy forces. It is believed that installing such masks in the house brings luck and harmony to the household, also conjugal bliss. Further, some cultures and ethnic groups of the world even believe that presenting a male mask to a childless woman will help her conceive soon and give birth to a healthy baby!These tribal man and woman masks are made of terracotta, which give them a natural color and sheen. The traditional style of painting gives the whole product a quaint and arty look.\)
