Mahou Mask 90cm - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Masque Mahou 90cm, a Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, made of wood, 90 cm high and 60 cm wide, in excellent condition.

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This type of mask belongs to the Koma family, whose function is to detect or eliminate any form of witchcraft: the Koma Ba (female mask) attracts harmful beings, while the Koma Su (male mask) destroys them. The hairstyle of this mask suggests that it is female. When a Koma Ba mask has a crusty patina (which is not the case here), it indicates that it has received offerings.
This mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, let us recall, must call to himself the forces and the evil beings.
Condition: perfect, no signs of wear or damage, decorative mask.

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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This type of mask belongs to the Koma family, whose function is to detect or eliminate any form of witchcraft: the Koma Ba (female mask) attracts harmful beings, while the Koma Su (male mask) destroys them. The hairstyle of this mask suggests that it is female. When a Koma Ba mask has a crusty patina (which is not the case here), it indicates that it has received offerings.
This mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, let us recall, must call to himself the forces and the evil beings.
Condition: perfect, no signs of wear or damage, decorative mask.

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mahou Mask 90cm
Height
90 cm
Width
60 cm
FranceVerified
999
Objects sold
99.19%
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