COLLECTION MONSIEUR X. - Lot 133

COLLECTION MONSIEUR X. Ligbi mask Ivory Coast Wood H. 56 cm Provenance Loudmer sale, Collection et bibliothèque Louis Carré, Paris, June 27, 1985, lot 135 Collection Monsieur X. Closely related to the Senufo, the Ligbi became Muslims a long time ago. However, they have maintained a masked festival, the do, which closes the month of Ramadan. During this festival, the leu, or warthog mask, opens the ceremony by dancing alone. Our example is perfectly classical: an oval part in front of the face is pierced by two holes to allow the dancer to see. The face is punctuated by four bulbs and a small pair of ears. The second part of the mask features a tubular appendage with two horns, evoking the animal's snout. Beautiful patina.