Facial Mask Kidumu
It is a round and flattened mask with two planes separated by a horizontal median line. You can guess a human face…
MFAZ-105
Masks
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Facial Mask
Related to the senufo, they have such a similar style that they often confuse both creations. Most masks in both groups retain…
MFAZ-106
Funeral Mask
The mask has lost over time the characteristic white pigmentation of the funeral masks. Expression of softness and sadness. Old patina.
MFANT-210
Nwantantay Mask
Large plated mask topped by a stylized bird placed face down. The body of the mask is decorated with five square spaces.…
MFG-82
Karanga mask
It is one of the most well-known masks of the Yatenga group and are part of those known as Iron masks. She…
MFG-83
Mask Passport
Small masks also called “San Cristóbal”. They are employed by travellers travelling abroad or outside their region. They are sewn to a…
MPS-37
Female mask Gnopara
The marine masks of the Bidjogos and the terrestrial animals are well known and the most numerous are the bovid masks. The…
MFZ-53
Nyabwa mask
The Beté masks were tradicionally war masks intended to frighten the enemy and enkindle its fighters, they also appeared to establish peace.…
MFAZ-108
War Mask
The beté masks, in general, have a certain analogy with the guerées. They are characterized by the ferocity and strength of their…
MFANT-213
War Mask
The beté masks, in general, have a certain analogy with the guerées. They are characterized by the ferocity and strength of their…
MFANT-214
Funeral Mask
Mask intended to dance at funerals. Serious face as the circumstance requires. The face is divided into two colors, black and white.…
MFANT-215
Idimu mask
Mask belonging to Bwami society. Participates in initiation ceremonies and are used exclusively by the initiates of this secret society. Bwami…
MFANT-216
Idimu mask
It participates in initiation ceremonies and is the collective property of the clan. They also participate in other ceremonies such as those…
MFANT-217
Funeral Mask
Normally metal masks do not have a ritual value, but the iron masks of the Bambara are masks of funerfals, commissioned to…
BR-33
Altar Mask
These masks are kept in the family altars and are intended to honor the deceased. The white color of the kaolin is…
MSOAL-13
Altar Mbotumbo
Mbotumbo is the name given to the so-called “begging monkey”. The begging monkey is an important element of Baule statuary. The M'Botumbo…
MSOAL-14
Mascara De Adivino
The Kongo have produced numerous types of masks that perform different functions. Their masks are known for the sorcerers or Ngangas who…
MFANT-218
Altar Pregnant Woman
For Bidjogo everything sacred or everything that can enclose a mysterious energy is named after Iran. All peoples worship the Great Spirit…
MSOAL-15
Bufalo Cimera Mask
Rare cimmer mask used by cabaros in initiation rites. They are the bovid horns with much of the bones of the head,…
MFZ-66
Bronze Passport Mask
Protective mask, these small bronze masks, which are a reproduction of the large masks, remain hung on the altars. Pretty dark patina…
BR-38
Kpelie De Bronze Mask
It represents a woman's face and in the wooden masks the protrusion of the forehead in the center of an "X" or…
BR-39
Back Mask, Pajaros
Curious mask formed by four white circles with the black edge, the top two being the largest. In the center there is…
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Tiburon fin mask
Shark fin-shaped mask that the dancer wears vertically on his back, sussy with strings. It is used in initiation rites, mainly in…
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Snake Mask
Rare back mask depicting a snake. The head is made of wood, with a teeth reminiscent of that of the crocodile. The…
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