African Art at the
Ralph Proctor GalleryCeremonial Mask
- country: Ivory Coast
- people: Yaure
- medium: wood, basketry
- size: 17 inches high
- price: $5,000.
- item #: RPG0137
This is a used, museum quality mask. The style is very rare. It was used in initiations, meetings of the secret society, and public processions for special occasions. The remnants of a basket that was part of the "cowl" that covered the dancer's face is still attached to the mask.