Ligbi People Ceremonial Dance Mask

Ligbi People Ceremonial Dance Mask

Ligbi People

This warthog’s head mask has cutouts for the dancer’s eyes just below the painted eyes. The mask is made of carved wood with a black vegetable pigment patina with white kaolin, blue indigo and red earth pigment. Some indigenous fabric remnants are attached to holes around the perimeter. There is evidence of use.

Cote d'Ivoire