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House mask, Dan Yacouba (Ivory Coast)
25 x 17 cm

Patina of use and libations,
The house mask refers to a type of African primitive art object characterized by its domestic use. Unlike ceremonial masks, this mask is not meant to be worn on the face during dances, but serves as a sacred effigy or spiritual protection.

Masque de case, Dan Yacouba (Cote d'ivoire)
25 x 17 cms

Patine d'usage et de libations, 
Le masque de case  désigne un type d'objet d'art premier africain caractérisé par son usage domestique. Contrairement aux masques de cérémonie, ce masque n'a pas pour fonction d'être porté sur le visage lors de danses, mais sert d'effigie sacrée ou de protection spirituelle.

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The unsigned wooden Dan Yacouba house mask from Côte d’Ivoire has a patina from use and libations and served as a sacred effigy or spiritual protection.

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The unsigned wooden Dan Yacouba house mask from Côte d’Ivoire has a patina from use and libations and served as a sacred effigy or spiritual protection.

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