SONGYE KALEBWE KIFWEBE KIKASHI MASK

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

This engraving shows the level achieved by its owner in Bwami (a learning society) Consists of different grades in which wives whose husbands have a third-class degree are also joined Plains, Ngandu's. In Laiga on the west bank of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bwami Society is open to men and women, with organized social and political life. There are up to seven levels startup, each is associated with a flag. Social approval and authority must be fought individually: The choice of the chief is due to his heart (mutima), good character, intelligence and impeccability Behavior. During the ceremonial ceremony, initiates are given the idumu mask placed on the barrier surrounded by smaller format masks

Guro masks are dancing masks, and their masquerade is well known in West African villages. They are used for entertainment and to represent social roles. Male dancers don masks and dance competitions are held between neighboring villages.