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The Djimini (aka Dyimini) people of Cote d’lvoire are part of the larger Senufo group. Heavily into story telling about their history and traditions, this group believes in animism as their main religious practice. Everything, everything has a spirit inside it . . the…
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- Item Number: M-4532
- Provenance/Origin: Djimini people. Gold Coast. Circa 1960s
- Composition: Wood, vegetal fibers, fabric
- Dimensions: 10" tall x 7.5" wide x 6" deep (mask without tassels)
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 225.00 USD
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One of the three known royal masks, the helmet Bwoom is one of the oldest mask types used by the Kuba. These were introduced in the 17th Century by King Miko mi-Mbul.
Most often used in funerals, they are also used…
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- Item Number: M-5805
- Provenance/Origin: Kuba peoples. DRC. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood. Twine and fabric.
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 14" at widest x 16" deep
- Weight: 7.5 pounds (mask alone)
- Price: $ 835.00 USD
