Mask - 尼日利亚 (没有保留价)

Yoruba

Incarnation de concepts à travers les masques africains

This mask with a majestic royal headdress would symbolize the wisdom and equity of the ruler. Used to convey notions of values, it also represents, by its pierced pupils, the power of divination capable of unveiling occult enigmas. The emphasis on the word and the power of speech. The rough, matte patina is rhythmically highlighted by multichrome accents. Yoruban society is highly organized and has several associations whose roles vary. While the masculine society egbe reinforces social norms, l aro unites farmers. Le gelede has more esoteric and religious aims. Notables gather themselves in a society called esusu. The kingdoms of Oyo and ljebu are més following the disappearance of the Ife civilization and are still the basis of the Yoruba political structure. The Oyo created two cults centered on the Egungun and Sango societies, still active, which venerate