Mask (1) - Wood - Yaure - Côte d'Ivoire

anoman mask - yogurt - ivory coast This mask surmounted by a bird is probably related to the male society Dié. He then appears in a group during celebrations that can unite several villages. Originally, this type of mask called "Anoman" (bird) was only worn at funerals. In contact with death, he was invested with a dangerous force. His role was to appease the dead manna and to mobilize them in the service of the family and the village. The masked men honored the Yu representing the intermediate spirits between gods and men. Height - 50 cm Width - 18 cm More details on the pictures I ensure the shipment within 3 days maximum with the Colissimo tracking number. Thank you.