Dance mask and protection - Wood seashells nails raffia fabrics - Guerés - Côte d'Ivoire

Very Ancient Rare Guéré Mask of Ivory Coast This mask must have been worn at a ceremony of royal enthronement or protection of the royal family. This mask,in charge of the power of the Gods and ancestors, after having been used for a long time, began a new life, it served to make potions, to heal and to protect important persons of the village. The shaman would collect wood chips and would put these into the potion, supposed to heal or to protect. This use explains the missing parts on the backside of the mask. This mask from Ivory Coast has a striking expression, accentuated by the projected tubular eyes, a triangular nose, a beard made of strings and raffia, a crown of cowry shells (the shells surround the superior part of the face) . Objects are sent with a certificate of authenticity, a professional invoice, insurance and track & trace. We guarantee high quality packaging by using 100% reliable delivery service. Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday, via an express parcel service (Colissimo) of the French Post, with track & trace. Shipment throughout Europe.