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Zoomorphic mask - Senoufo, Ivory Coast

Name: Zoomorphic mask - Senoufo, Ivory Coast
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: B0CMKYN2K0
Price: 2800 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Area antique

2.800 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Zoomorphic mask - Senoufo

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 with glossy brown patina
TIME: 20th century
DIMENSION: 36 x 47 x 21 cm

(Plinth)
inventory number : AF033

Ref: B0CMKYN2K0

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Senoufo - Senufo
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Ivory Coast
Length (cm)	47
Width (cm)	21
Height (cm)	36
Materials	Wood