African Senufo 'Fire Spitter' Janus Double Helmet Mask
Tribal 'Fire Spitter' Janus Double Helmet Mask from the Senufo people, Ivory Coast, Africa.
Horizontal Kponungo, or funeral head mask, used in initiation and anti-witchcraft ceremonies.
Zoomorphic Wanyugo masks may include imagery from antelopes, buffaloes, crocodiles, warthogs, hornbills, chameleons and humans combined to symbolize power and to recall important myths.
Impressive display piece. Can be displayed horizontally (as it would have been worn) on a shelf or stand, or hung vertically as shown.
Made of carved wood inset with shells. Two red tassels with shells remain either side.
C. mid XX century.
Good condition, and structurally solid. Wood crack on one side.
L: 66.5 x H: 25 x W: 23 cm.
Tribal 'Fire Spitter' Janus Double Helmet Mask from the Senufo people, Ivory Coast, Africa.
Horizontal Kponungo, or funeral head mask, used in initiation and anti-witchcraft ceremonies.
Zoomorphic Wanyugo masks may include imagery from antelopes, buffaloes, crocodiles, warthogs, hornbills, chameleons and humans combined to symbolize power and to recall important myths.
Impressive display piece. Can be displayed horizontally (as it would have been worn) on a shelf or stand, or hung vertically as shown.
Made of carved wood inset with shells. Two red tassels with shells remain either side.
C. mid XX century.
Good condition, and structurally solid. Wood crack on one side.
L: 66.5 x H: 25 x W: 23 cm.
Tribal 'Fire Spitter' Janus Double Helmet Mask from the Senufo people, Ivory Coast, Africa.
Horizontal Kponungo, or funeral head mask, used in initiation and anti-witchcraft ceremonies.
Zoomorphic Wanyugo masks may include imagery from antelopes, buffaloes, crocodiles, warthogs, hornbills, chameleons and humans combined to symbolize power and to recall important myths.
Impressive display piece. Can be displayed horizontally (as it would have been worn) on a shelf or stand, or hung vertically as shown.
Made of carved wood inset with shells. Two red tassels with shells remain either side.
C. mid XX century.
Good condition, and structurally solid. Wood crack on one side.
L: 66.5 x H: 25 x W: 23 cm.