Yaure Anoman Mask, Ivory Coast eye earrings 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"

4 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/2"

He had never more than one Habit

Lega Bwami Society Idumu Mask

Hand Wound and Inlaid Glass Trade Beads with a striking Two Toned Color disc pattern in precious Turquoise and Coral colors created in India in the 1940-70's specifically for trade with Naga Tribal Groups in Northern India

overcome by despair

Yaure Anoman Mask, Ivory Coast eye earrings 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"Yaure Anoman Mask, Ivory Coast This mask is topped by a bird which is very likely related to the Di masculine society. It appears by group during rejoicings which can gather several villages. Originally, these kinds of masks named Anoman (bird) were only worn in funerals. In contact with death, it was invested with a dangerous force. Its role was to appease the manes of the deceased and to mobilize them for the sake of the family and village. Masked