Mask - Plant fibre, Wood - Senufo - Ivory Coast - 42 cm
Magnificent African “Twins” Mask in wood from the Senufo ethnic group of Ivory Coast The Poro society is the basis of the tribe’s unity. The initiation and education of the Senufo children begin at the age of seven. The Senufo use different sorts of masks, depending on the occasions. The Kpéliyée mask, used by the members of the Poro society, presents a heart-shaped face, surrounded by little wings. The Senufo live in the north of Ivory Coast and in Burkina Faso. Objects are sent with insurance and track & trace. Express and secure shipment. Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday. The shipment takes between 1 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe.
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Magnificent African “Twins” Mask in wood from the Senufo ethnic group of Ivory Coast The Poro society is the basis of the tribe’s unity. The initiation and education of the Senufo children begin at the age of seven. The Senufo use different sorts of masks, depending on the occasions. The Kpéliyée mask, used by the members of the Poro society, presents a heart-shaped face, surrounded by little wings. The Senufo live in the north of Ivory Coast and in Burkina Faso. Objects are sent with insurance and track & trace. Express and secure shipment. Parcels are sent from Monday to Saturday. The shipment takes between 1 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe.