Mask "mblo" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé · ID: 3032171

Description

heavy wood, shiny wood, red and black paint, tribe-typical facial features and scarification marks, coiffure in five lobes, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
“mblo” masks were used at “gba gba” masquerades taking place on special occasions, for example funeral services.