"Wé / Guéré Mask – Ivory Coast"
A ceremonial mask with a powerful expression, adorned with frontal horns, side rope braids, and polychrome areas. Typical of the Wé (Guéré) peoples of western Ivory Coast, this type of mask embodies a bush spirit, used in rituals of justice, protection, or initiation.
The bright colors and mixed materials (wood, fibers, textiles) reinforce its visual and symbolic effectiveness. The half-open mouth and half-closed eyes emphasize an ambivalent presence, both social and spiritual.
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