Dan Yakuba People Poro Society Fire Runner Mask
Title
Dan Yakuba People Poro Society Fire Runner Mask
Subject
Dan or Yakuba People
Description
Carved wood with dark brown patina of face in oval form with minimal features, round eyes overlaid with white metal and red fabric covering entire eye area, flat nose, large lips with small opening, indigenous blue & white fabric with 3 rows of cowrie shells adorns crown, indigenous fabric with handmade bells, cowrie shells and herbal medicine packets affixed to chin, holes around outer rim for attachment.
Source
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Files
Collection
Citation
“Dan Yakuba People Poro Society Fire Runner Mask,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed May 3, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/89.