Pico Mask of Justice

The Kran are found mainly in southwestern Ivory Coast in the border area with Liberia where there are also some groups Kran. They belong to the big family. Kruunlike their neighbors Dan, group Mandéwith whom their masks are often confused. Some of his masks resemble those of his relatives. GueréMany of them at their origin were war masks and also hunter masks. In many African art galleries some masks are described as Dan Kranwhich is a mistake. Or are they Kran or are DanAnother thing would be, in the case of a mask with a beak that would qualify them as Dan MahouThey are protective masks that are used to fight the spells of sorcerers and sorcerers. They also exercise as masks of justice to resolve conflicts that arise in the community. On both sides of the head they usually carry ledges, parallel to each other, which look like earmuffs. They currently participate in funerals and play parties. Many of his masks come from the area of Duekué.

This mask of justice, oval in its upper part and pointed in the lower ones, presents a white triangle over large ciliary arches. The mouth is a large arched beak with carved upper jaw teeth. Very dark patina.