Kifwebe Royal Mask, Songye Peoples, D. R. Congo

These types of African masks, designed to unveil the magician, are carved on the eve of the ceremony. That A stern and sometimes ruthless appearance designed to counter mystical forces. accompanied by Words, gestures, dances and sacrifices, it also intervenes in empowerments outside the mundane sight. Velvet matte patina. Erosion, chip. The appearance of these masks is usually coated with kaolin clay (the white evokes ancestors), in the middle of the night, may cause fear. Ngil males used this type of mask The association responsible for membership and the fight against witchcraft. Ngil is a purification ritual Gorilla symbolizes fire. As the guarantor of peace, he also decided Villages should be established, and conditions for development of agricultural land should be established. Chopped matte patina.

Bwandi Bwa Kifwebe Society masks help their leaders wield economic and political power by evoking the help of supernatural forces. Songno masks feature rows of grooves on the face of the mask, representing the underground area where the original couple appeared. Masks depict male or female spirits. Female masks are dominated by white or retain the color of wood; male masks usually contain red. In particular, kifwebe masks are worn during initiation and funeral ceremonies as well as in secular public performances. Masks are also danced in moon-related rituals to purify the community of evil dangers.

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

African animal masks of the Dié group in African Guro art. Elephants are proud of this Colorful mask crowned by a bird. Rectangular ears form an unusual feature This sculpture from Ivory Coast. Scratches, erosion. gouros are organized by row Baoulé's western neighbor. Their respective sculptures testify to their intimacy through their forms relation. Priests and soothsayers share the main ritual functions in Guro. secret Association worships the spirit of nature through the mask of the skeptical spirit live. Their patron saint, called Zuzu, is enshrined by a statue on the altar. That Ancient, cover and dyed masks in the hands of nobles, only used in large funerals or Chief Enthroned (Kerchache)