Mask of the Do Kulango Ligbi Ivory Coast - SOLD OUT
Koulango / Ligbi tribal art
This type of traditional mask of Koulango or Ligbi comes out during major religious holidays: breaking the fast of Ramadan, Eid el Kebir (Sheep Festival) or for other occasions.
The eyes are closed. The headdress extends upwards to end in a spiral. On this mask, as on other African masks related to the worship of the Dô, we find lateral growths that are also found on the Kpeliye type masks among the Senufo.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1950
- Size
- 44 x 15 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
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Koulango / Ligbi tribal art
This type of traditional mask of Koulango or Ligbi comes out during major religious holidays: breaking the fast of Ramadan, Eid el Kebir (Sheep Festival) or for other occasions.
The eyes are closed. The headdress extends upwards to end in a spiral. On this mask, as on other African masks related to the worship of the Dô, we find lateral growths that are also found on the Kpeliye type masks among the Senufo.