A Baule Mblo mask, Ivory Coast; blackened shiny patina posted on a rectangular wooden collar of natural colour, signs of age and ritual use, attachment stings of the former dancer.

Mblo is performed during times of stress, social anxiety, or political reversals, to bring relief and entertainment to the community.  Mblo performances also take place during funerals of high ranking and respected community members. In this case funeral performances are called Gbagba. Mblo performers wear costumes that include portrait and animal face masks (these masks are also called Mblo), and their dances mimic the behaviour of the character their costumes portray.

800 - 1.000,- Euro

Height: 34 cm without stand
Weight: 1,0 kg