apr 16, 1900 - Portrait mask (Mblo)

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Early 20th century C.E.
Wood and pigment
Baule peoples (Cote d’Ivoire)
• Used- personal shrines and in masquerade performances
• This specific one was a part of a secular masquerade in the village Kami in early 1900s
• Conceals face and dances for audience with drummers, singers, dancers and orators
• Kept out of sight
• Meant to honor a respeected member of Baule society
• Carver and sitter have been recorded

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