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Face Mask
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Central Côte d'Ivoire is characterized by cultural assimilation and adoption. Connections can be seen in masquerades and in composite mask forms. Here, masks often blend human and animal features, and the depiction of elephant traits is a recurring theme. Yaure peoples associated elephant masks with a cult called Dye, and they appear when important sacrifices have to be made.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, possibly Yaure-style carver |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Yaure-style carver |
| Medium | Wood, paint, and colorant |
| Dimensions | Overall: 31.7 cm (12 1/2 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Mask |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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