Waniugo mask

The mask Waniugobring a small glass to which the Senufo call “wa“ This cup contains a magic substance that can keep witches and sorcerers away from the village and allows the removal of masks in proper conditions.

In some regions they are Waniugo In this case, it doesn't have buffalo horns. Often this mask is sculpted in relief a sinuous line, which is the symbol of the great python ShebaThis is an allusion to fertilizing water, a factor in life.

The mask WaniugoThe informants say that you can sit without suffering any damage, on a brazier, ride a single jump on the roof of a house, or burn a sorcerer without burning her hut. It'sa fire spitting mask. When they go out at night, spit fire, for which they place a saucer with coals on the lower jaw on which they put a few pieces of plaster that the carrier blows when it starts to burn giving the impression that the mask spits fire, an impression enhanced by the fact that this exhibition takes place at night. If an uninitiated or a woman sees these masks they will be sentenced to pay a substantial fine. They differ from the ponygo masks by the small "wa" cup they wear on top.