A Ligbi mask, Cote d'Ivoire, Signs of ritual use and age. Certificate of origin and provenance.

" Established in Ivory Coast as well as in Ghana, the Ligbi, despite their Islamization, were influenced by the sculptural art of the Senoufo tribe. They thus integrated some of its aspects into the creation of their own masks, associated with the do society. This masked tradition persists particularly during religious celebrations, marked by sacrificial rituals and songs, such as the end of Ramadan, symbolizing the end of fasting. Before each festivity, it is common to repaint the masks and coat them with koro, a mixture of ashes from burnt foliage and palm oil."

Source: African Art Museum

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Height: 26 cm without stand
Weight: 1,5 kg incl. stand