Superb mask - Djimini - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)

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Superbe mask, a Djimini wooden mask from Côte d'Ivoire, dating to 2000–2010, in good condition, dimensions 35 × 20 × 16 cm.

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Mask Diimini Côte d'Ivoire

Unusual for its headdress made of horns resembling hair, this Djimini African mask, with a pombé and polished face, features incisions for the dancer's vision, and additional elements that complete its intricate design.
Cat mustaches at the corners of the lips, associated with traditional scarifications.
The Diimini, an animist population, live east of Côte d'Ivoire and speak a Sénoufo dialect/language.

Mask Diimini Côte d'Ivoire

Unusual for its headdress made of horns resembling hair, this Djimini African mask, with a pombé and polished face, features incisions for the dancer's vision, and additional elements that complete its intricate design.
Cat mustaches at the corners of the lips, associated with traditional scarifications.
The Diimini, an animist population, live east of Côte d'Ivoire and speak a Sénoufo dialect/language.

Details

Indigenous object name
Superb mask
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Djimini
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
16 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.75%
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