Antropo-zoomorphe Mask - Ivory Coast - First Half Of The 20th Century
ANTHROPO-ZOOMORPHIC MASK
Djimini/Ligbi culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H.: 30; W.: 15 cm
The distinctive feature of this mask lies in its face, which is both anthropomorphic—with a tapered chin marked by a goatee, openwork half-moon eyes outlined in white pigment, and a pair of incised and pigmented ears—and zoomorphic: the ears resemble a pair of wings, and the bridge of the nose turns out to be a representation of the fertilising hornbill known as Yangaleya.
The hornbill is a particularly important bird in Djimini-Ligbi mythology.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7959
Djimini/Ligbi culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H.: 30; W.: 15 cm
The distinctive feature of this mask lies in its face, which is both anthropomorphic—with a tapered chin marked by a goatee, openwork half-moon eyes outlined in white pigment, and a pair of incised and pigmented ears—and zoomorphic: the ears resemble a pair of wings, and the bridge of the nose turns out to be a representation of the fertilising hornbill known as Yangaleya.
The hornbill is a particularly important bird in Djimini-Ligbi mythology.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7959
1 280 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1747544
Availability: In stock
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