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Yaoure Mask (N° 17004)

A subgroup of the Akan people present in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the Yaouré have produced a sculptural art influenced by the neighbouring Baoulé and Gouros ethnic groups, and vice versa. This African mask belonging to the je company is topped with a stage featuring three ibis. The hair is organized into thick braids gathered upwards while a collar engraved with triangular patterns borders the face. Discreet polychromy yellow and burgundy ochre.
This example, which could be attributed to the group of Anoman , Lomane , (bird) is part of the fourth of the seven masks I originally danced around the deceased and leaned to the touch for a purifying purpose. He also appears at the moment in the course of rejoicing. . African art masks Yaouré , or Yauré , whose Baoulé have almost similar models, are divided into two groups that are difficult to differentiate, the je , sometimes with the addition of coloured pigments, and the lo, usually with a dark patina, who intervene during funeral ceremonies or any other rite in order to reconcile the favors of the spirits U-022Yu". The masked dancers Yoouré, Yahouré, were not to be seen women, it was also forbidden to photograph them  

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Originex-collection française
EthnyYohouré
Countrycôte d'ivoire
Material(s)wood
Height cm42
Width22 cm
Weight0.80 Kg
Estimated dating2ème halfxx°
Socle inclusOptional

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