Senufo Mask
€ 450,00Prijs
Wooden mask on metal base
Height 35 x 20 x 10 cm
1850-1890
Africa, Ivorycoast
Powerfull Masks
Senufo masks combine features of humans and animals in a single design. The masks and sculptures that are are by Senufo artists are believed to have the power to improve the communication between the living and the ancestors that passed away.
Therefore, the Senufo artists still have a high status in their community.
Origin
This mask has a decoration of beautifully wood carved details.
The masks are originally from Africa's Westcoast: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Fasso.
Origin
This mask has a decoration of beautifully wood carved details.The masks are originally from Africa's Westcoast: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Fasso.