"Zoomorphic Mask – Sénoufo, Ivory Coast"
Zoomorphic mask with rectangular mouth projected forward, revealing fangs, aluminum disk-shaped eyes, domed forehead and long pointed ears at the back.Representations of hybrid beings, the zoomorphic African masks of the Senoufo are worn by members of the Poro society, the institution that controls political and economic life. Their function is to honor elders or to appear at funerals.
REGION: Senoufo, Ivory Coast
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 36 x 47 x 21 cm
(Base)
inventory number: AF033
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