Bufalo Mask
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: MFZ-15
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- Height
- 29 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Hunter mask that mainly participates in agrarian ceremonies. It represents a stylized buffalo of jungle, with facial scarifications of the ethnic group. Triangular eyes in ocular…
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Full original description
Hunter mask that mainly participates in agrarian ceremonies. It represents a stylized buffalo of jungle, with facial scarifications of the ethnic group. Triangular eyes in ocular orbits pigmented with tukula. Very special nose that resembles a duck beak.They protect men against enemy weapons, ambushes and evil forces. They are associated with the god of heaven. NiamiéDark patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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