Mask Mahou - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
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Masque Mahou, a Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, measures 42 cm high and 38 cm wide and is in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
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 decorative mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, as a reminder, must summon to himself the forces and the malevolent beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
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 decorative mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, as a reminder, must summon to himself the forces and the malevolent beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
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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Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask Mahou
Height
42 cm
Width
38 cm
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