Ivorian Senufo Mask - Head w/ Bird masks societal roles

societal roles

they are imbued with spiritual significance and are often used in important rituals and ceremonies

conveying a sense of calm authority

often used in rites of passage

with exaggerated eyes that symbolize spiritual insight and the ability to see beyond the material world

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