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Wheku two - Mask

Wheku two - Alex Mcleod


Wheku two - Alex Mcleod


Created by: Alex Mcleod


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The Wheku is defined by it's elongated eyes depicting a squint or a frown which would be created more by splashing water in one's face.

The Wheku is defined by it's elongated eyes depicting a squint or a frown which would be created more by splashing water in one's face. The Wheku was commonly used in carvings by some tribal areas and also placed at the apex of a meeting house. This an original work of art.