Senufo yellow cast mask

Ivory Coast, 28 cm (11")

The ritual life of this people is determined by the Poro cult, in which this type of mask is also used. The mask presented here was cast by an experienced artist in his field - the yellow cast is of excellent quality. The oval shape of the mask is decorated on the forehead with six linear semicircles separated by a crossbar. Two wavy decorative bands run from the left and right of the eyes to the mouth; the temple area and cheeks are decorated with four linear semicircles. There are seven circular ornaments below the mouth. The forehead is crowned with a small mask surrounded by six rod ornaments. The rear edge of the mask is bordered by a ring-shaped, openwork decorative band. A brown patina ennobles this important mask.

Estimate: € 4000 - 6000