Senufo, Headdress, Mask, crucifix-like symbol

Bode Museum

Senufo (Côte d'Ivoire)

20th century

Painted wood

Acquired in 1966 on the art market, III C 41259

This mask combines animal, human, and geometric elements. The central axis is formed by an animal head crowned by antelope horns, on top of which sits, on one side, a woman and, on the other, a hornbill. The mask was probably intended to be worn by members of poro, an association that acted as a governing or regulatory society in areas in West Africa.

This is located in Bode Museum.

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Senufo headdress mask, woman, animal, and crucifix-like symbol, located in Bode Museum

Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

Genre: 20th Century

Source: Berlin, Germany

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