African Face Mask Wood vintage art tribal one piece Home Décor Baule Antiqu-G2333

SIZE(CM): 40.5/13.3
The Yaure masks serve as a remarkable fusion of two distinct realms, showcasing the synthesis of these disparate worlds. These masks exhibit elongated visages adorned with prominent lips. The hair is typically styled in a simple manner, divided into three sections, parted on either side. Scarification marks, consisting of a series of short, repetitive lines, are also intricately incorporated onto the forehead of Yaure masks. According to the Yaure belief system, these masks embody the Yu spirit, an incredibly perilous entity capable of inflicting harm upon humans, but also ensuring their survival. By donning such masks, the people aimed to exert influence over the supernatural powers possessed by the Yu spirit. Consequently, these masks were handled with utmost care and only utilized during ceremonial festivities.