Ivorian Senufo Mask - Head w/ Bird masks societal roles

societal roles

this stool is a stunning representation of African art and culture

conveying a sense of calm authority

and the life-giving power of women

Ivorian Senufo Mask - Head w/ Bird masks societal rolesIvorian Senufo Mask Hand carved from indigenous wood, Senufo masks come from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. These masks are linked to each step of male initiation process, where they gain full understanding of ancestral teachings and customs. The kpeli yh mask is worn during harvest as a signature of gratitude to their ancestors and during funerals as a way to take the spirit away from their homes and guide them to the spirit world. This Mask