Mask - Yaure - Côte d'Ivoire

The Yohouré mask, originating from the Baoulé people of Côte d’Ivoire, embodies an emblematic figure in initiatory societies and agricultural rituals. Carved from lightweight wood, this mask stands out for its stylized features: an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, a discreet mouth, and a hairstyle often adorned with geometric motifs or feathers. Its surface, covered with natural pigments, reinforces its sacred and mysterious aspect.
Used during Yohouré ceremonies, this mask symbolizes the spirits of nature and ancestors, playing a key role in protecting crops, purifying villages, or initiating the young. Worn by masked dancers, it embodies a benevolent presence, a mediator between the living and the invisible world.

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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales proposed without reserve prices.

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