African Arts Gallery

Singular, this ovoid mask of the Ligbi, Djimini, seems imprisoned under the stylized beaks of hornbills, or yangaleya , called magangono by the Dioula. Highlights of blue and red pigments, and kaolin, emphasize the details of the mask. Narrow slits form the eyes, and the mouth is also reduced to a small incision. Brown satin patina. Established in Côte d'Ivoire, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, have however undergone the influence of the tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements from it and incorporated them into African masks related to the do society. This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious festivals accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. ...

African masks and the Muslim influence An enigmatic face with scarified eyelids is topped by curved flat horns. The horns are reminiscent of the siginkuru-ayna bull mask evoking the sacrificial ox associated with the image of the "ancient Muslim" Horingyo.
Established in Côte d'Ivoire, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi, who were Islamized, were however influenced by Senoufo tribal sculpture, since they commissioned Senoufo or Mande to sculpt their masks. The Djimini, on the other hand, are Senufo living in the Dabakala region. For this reason, their masks linked to the do society, whose dances were generally supervised by the Ligbi, are marked by these reciprocal influences. This masked tradition, shared by the Djimini, has been preserved to manifest itself during the ...

Ex-collection French African art.
African masks and Muslim influence Established in Côte d'ivoire, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi, Islamicized, were however influenced by tribal sculpture, since they commissioned the Senoufo or Mande to carve their masks. The Djimini, for their part, are Senoufo living in the region of Dabakala. This is why their masks linked to the society of the do whose dances were generally supervised by the Ligbi are imbued with these reciprocal influences. This masked tradition, shared by the Djimini, was kept to manifest itself during the religious festivals of aïd-el-fitr and Aïd el Kébir (feast of the sheep) accompanied by sacrifices and songs, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. Just before the festivities, if necessary, the mask will ...

A female effigy, in bust, surmounts the face of this monoxyle mask. The influence of the Senoufo neighbors is manifested by the presence of side appendages reminiscent of the contours of the masks kpeliye . The Ligbi are also known for the use of blue pigments on their masks, raising with red ochre the fins, the look, and the scarifications of the mouth. The triple nose here offers an intriguing feature. Grainy surface.

Established in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, however, were influenced by the tribal sculpture Senoufo, since they instructed Senoufo or Mandé to sculpt their masks. This is why certain elements have been integrated into the masks related to the society of the do . This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself ...

this ovoid mask of the Ligbi, Djimini, seems to be trapped behind the beaks of calas carved at the top. Very discreet highlights of blue and red pigments, and kaolin, highlight the scarifications of the face. Narrow slits form the look, and the mouth also boils down to a sober opening. Satin brown patina, slightly grainy.
Andeblis in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, were nevertheless influenced by tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements that they incorporated into African masks related to the society of do . This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious festivals accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. Just before the festivities, if ...

Ovoid shape framed with curved horns forward, for this heavy African mask of the Ligbi. Discreet highlights of blue and red pigments, and kaolin, form the linear patterns depicting the scarifications of the face, and those of the corners of the mouth, said in "moustaches of cat".Speckled brown patina.
Established in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, however, were influenced by the tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements from it that they incorporated into African masks linked to the do society. This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious holidays accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. Just before the festivities, if necessary, the mask will ...

Unexpected, polychrome version of the Ligbi mask, which takes the form of a bust of a pregnant woman. Lashed red patina, black highlights.
Andeblis in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, were nevertheless influenced by tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements that they incorporated into African masks related to the society of do . This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious festivals accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. Just before the festivities, if necessary, the mask will be repainted and therefore coated with koro , composed of burnt foliage whose ashes are mixed with palm oil. Red, white clay, henna, and a powder made from kola nuts ...

Framed with thin horns whose ends meet in front of the face, this African mask of Ligbi is associated with the calao (yangaleya). Discreet coloured highlights form the linear patterns of the scarifications of the face, and those of the mouth, known as cat whiskers. Speckled brown patina. Alterations.
Andeblis in the northern Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, have however been influenced by tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements that they incorporated into African masks related to the society of do . This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious festivals accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. Just before the festivities, if necessary, the ...

Always somewhat unusual, this type of facial sculpture of the Ligbi, Djimini, is surmounted here by a beak of calao whose curved beak returns vertically highlights the ovoid contours of the mask. High-tops of tricolour pigments and inlays of gilded metal enhance the features marked with scarificiations in cat whiskers. Narrow slits form the look, and the mouth also boils down to a thin opening. Satin brown patina.
Andeblis in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, were nevertheless influenced by tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements that they incorporated into African masks related to the society of do . This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious festivals accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, ...

Regular ovoid volume for this African Ligbi mask flanked by its reduced reproduction at the top. Horns return in a bow towards the center of the face on either side of a tripartite kaolin-like hairstyle like the end of the horns. Discreet highlights of blue and red pigments embellish the ensemble. Grainy, light brown speckled skate. missing on the upper horns. Established in Ivory Coast, but also in Ghana, the Ligbi , Islamized, however, were influenced by the tribal sculpture Senoufo . They borrowed elements from it that they incorporated into African masks linked to the do society. This masked tradition has been preserved to manifest itself during religious holidays accompanied by sacrifices and songs such as the end of Ramadan, and symbolizing in this way the breaking of the fast. ...