African mask Koulango, Ivory Coast
  • African mask Koulango, Ivory Coast

Koulango mask

African mask from West Africa

Anthropomorphic face mask with the ethnic name Siginkura-Ayna

This African Koulango mask shows a buffalo, a sacrificial animal among the Mande. It belongs to the Dô society and its ritual use is linked to the chiefs' clans, who organise sacrifices at the end of Ramadan. The Koulango, Ligbi, have preserved animist traditions through the Dô society, which is perhaps a survival of the Poro cult practised by the Sénoufo.

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Data sheet

Size
37 cm
Ethnic group
Koulango / Kulango
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Ivory Coast
Condition
Excellent

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