Nwantantay Mask
The Bwa are part of the Boboknown as “Bobo blacks,” as well as “Bobo Fing”, considered the real ones Bobo.
MFG-86
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Newenka Mask
The Neweka mask is a mask belonging to the blacksmith caste of the Bobo Fing and used mainly in mourning uprisings and…
MFG-87
N’dungbe mask
They have four types of bovid mask.
MFZ-59
Comb
Simple five-toothed Baule comb. Old patina from use.
PNS-38
N’dungbe mask
They have four types of bovid mask.
MFZ-60
Mask Helmet of Circumcision Hemba
Suku masks are mainly used in the initiation of young people with 10 a 15 years led by the “Mukanda” initiatory society.
MCYC-57
Kaoglé Mask
Very prominent elongated and triangular nose, triangular eyes and overly outstanding mouth.
MFANT-223
Chief’s stool
Chief’s stool carved in very heavy wood, representing a mount.
TAB-18
Couple Arms up
They are statues dedicated to the cult of ancestors. Raised arms go to Amma, God of heaven, asking for rain.
PAR-23
Offering Box
Receptacle destined for the rites of propitiation of ancestors and which can also be used to offer tail nuts to the visitor,…
RCPT-35
Iran, Man With Dragon
For Bidjogo everything sacred is called “iran”, whether it be an altar, a statue or a seat, and they are respected and…
MSOAL-29
Antelope mask
Large mask belonging to the ethnic group of fishermen BozoAlthough mostly converted to Islam they follow some of their animistic practices such…
MFZ-61
Goli Glin Mask
According to Susan Vogel, who has studied in depth the customs and traditions of BauléThe Goli is a show that lasts for…
MFZ-62
Snake Mask A-Mantsho-Na-Tsol
This large, flat-headed triangular snake with round eyes and wavy body with geometric drawings that plot its body with triangles represents…
MFZ-63
Female Pombibele
These sculpturesparticipate especially in funerals of the Pore members who have received the last degree of initiation or.
EFM-139
Mask Lomane Anoman
The Lomane mask, the fourth mask of Dje's masks, has a human face and a bird rises on its head.
MFAZ-120
Iran, Double Head
Bidjogos altars are family altars intended to worship ancestors.
MSOAL-30
Altar, Pregnant Woman
For Bidjogo everything sacred or anything that can enclose a mysterious energy is called .
MSOAL-31
Dwarf of the Court
Head commemorating a dwarf of the court of the king of Benin.
BRN-144
Kola Box
Cup intended to contain the kola nuts offered to the visitor.
RCPT-36
Helmet with Bovid Horns
Rare piece that has served for decades in the initiation of the Cabaro.
MCYC-58
Cimera mask
The mask called Ekuk, heart-shaped, represents a forest genius in the form of an antelope of big horns.
MCYC-59
Spoon Ritual
The spoon is not like in the West an utensil intended for eating or cooking.
CHR-35
Tywara Macho Sogoni Kun
Specialists say that this mask is the symbol of all the BambaraThe mask is the abstract form of the antelope that has…
MCYC-60
