SONGYE KALEBWE KIFWEBE KIKASHI MASK

Elegance and grace distinguish this imposing design by Victoria Agyepomaa. Carved by hand of sese wood, it depicts a serene personage with symmetrical features, a wide forehead and neatly combed hair. She names this original African mask Klenam, meaning "shine for me" in the language of Ghana's Ewe people.

This African mask, which creatively combines elements of different animal forms, may be one of entertainment mask. His winged face is reminiscent of a half-breed, half-animal, half-human, a soul nature. Colorful paint. Beneath the Mande group in the south, central Côte d'Ivoire, on the banks of the Bandama River, Gourou are organized by descent, the western neighbors of Baoulé, who have borrowed a few Characteristic of their African tribal artistic creation. Animists who have used home since the 1950s A mask related to the early departure dance. Indeed like Baule's African Goli mask, the Guro suit The masks associated with the genius of nature have two morphing masks, followed by a third The personification is believed to be the woman in the Zamblé mask, Gu. these masks are The property of the family that enshrines ancestors, which they use for ceremonial and sacrificial purposes to attract divine blessings. Priests and soothsayers share major ceremonial functions across ethnic groups The Guro secret society worships the gods of nature through the masks where the gods are should live. Their patron saint, Zuzu, is enshrined in the statue altar. Les masques gu, Gye et Dye, aux mains de notables, ne Sont Exhibition qu'au cours de funérailles Force Majeure ou l'intronisation d'un chef (Kerchache)

"These types of African masks, designed to unveil the magician, are carved on the eve of the ceremony. That Strict facets should counteract mystical powers. Accompanied by words, gestures, dances, etc. Sacrifice, it also interferes with enlightenment outside the mundane sight. Velvet matte patina. erosion, potato chips. The appearance of these masks, usually coated with kaolin (white evokes ancestors), in the middle of the night, may cause fear. Ngil males used this type of mask A society that no longer exists today. This secret society is responsible for empowerment and opposes empowerment witchcraft. ngil, a ritual of purifying fire symbolized by a gorilla and a guarantor of peace Determine the season, place and conditions for building the village Development of agricultural land. The area inhabited by the Fang people is from Yaouin in Cameroon to Ogué in Cameroon Gabon has never had a political entity. Maintain clan cohesion through religious and judicial measures Associations like so and ngil."

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.