Lomane tribal mask Yaouré Yohouré - SOLD OUT

The African mask surmounted by a bird at the Yaouré

The traditional masks Yohouré / Yaouré are among the finest pieces of African art. In the Yohouré artistic corpus, we find the stylistic influence of two neighboring ethnic groups: the Baoulé and the Gouro.

Yohouré pieces are nonetheless quite original and have their own characteristics. Among these, we can note the presence of a frontal headdress whose edge is finely worked and symbolizes wealth. This piece also has a very beautiful symmetry. The eyebrows arcuate circle and meet on the bridge of the nose. Yohouré masks are also famous for their crest ornaments. Here we find a representation of a bird leaning forward.

The cap is divided into three characteristic lobes of the Yohouré.

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Data sheet

Size
36 x 15 cm
Ethnic group
Yohouré / Yaouré / Yaure
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Ivory Coast