Dan mask

Former Belgian African Art Collection. This African yogurt mask is towered by birds and has braids carved into the hairstyle, divided into 3. It symbolizes prosperity. Traditional scratches are called "ngole". This mask from Ivory Coast It is also currently present at the festivities. Semi-matte wear in place, minimal chips. The Yaouré are a subgroup of the Akan people living in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, along with Burroughs and Gross. Their mutual influence is reflected in traditional sculpture. That African art Yaouré or Yauré's mask, Baoulé has a similar model, is dichotomous indistinguishable groups, each group, sometimes with the addition of color pigments, and lo, usually with a dark patina, appears at funerals or other ceremonies to end Win the favor of the "Yu" spirit.

Guro masks are dancing masks, and their masquerade is well known in West African villages. They serve entertainment and represent social roles. Male dancers don masks and dance competitions are held between neighboring villages. The dance usually throws 3 characters. The first, known as Gu, was a beautiful young woman with intricately styled hair. The second is Zauri, an old man with a beard. The third number is the Zamble, a type of antelope that may be common in the area. Human faces are often covered with decorative animal-shaped elements. The intricacy of the carving shows the creativity and skill of the artist. Revered for their elegance and attention to detail, these masks are among the finest in West Africa. Note that there is a tear at the bottom of the back of the mask to give it more character. The Fumigation/Treatment Wood Certificate will be attached to you as a copy of the receipt.

Dan, also known as Gio or Yakuba, are an ethnolinguistic group inhabiting the mountains of western central Côte d'Ivoire and adjacent areas of Liberia. Dan belongs to the southern branch of the Mandish subgroup of the Niger-Congo language family. They originated somewhere in the western or northwestern part of the modern state, perhaps in Malink (Mandingo). Dan is closely related to the southern Gere (also spelled Ngere or Guere).

This African Yohoure mask features a coat of arms on the sides, offering an overlay of engravings and hairstyles Divided into three fortunes. African tribal art sculptor from Côte d'Ivoire This example illustrates mastery. Named Anoman, Lomane, (the bird in Baoulé) will represent it The fourth of the seven ego masks that danced around the dead at first, tilted until you touched them cleaning purpose. He is also currently intervening in the festivities. Worn patina, kaolin highlights. The Yaoure people are a branch of the Akan people who live in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. geographical proximity For Baoulé and Gouros, the influence of these ethnic groups can be felt in the Yaouré art Attention to detail and aesthetics. African art Yaouré or Yauré masks, owned by Baoulé Similar models, divided into two indistinguishable groups, each group, sometimes with Addition of coloured pigments and lo, usually with a dark patina, which appears during the burial Ritual or other rituals to gain the favor of the "Yu" spirit. Masked dancer Yououré, Yahouré, women are not allowed to see, and photos are not allowed