Ivorian Yahorê Mask - Dark Wood Oval Mask from daily use to being

from daily use to being a part of significant rites and ceremonies

developed over more than a century

thereby resolving disputes or punishing the guilty party

with their meticulous craftsmanship and symbolic depth

This design element is deeply symbolic

Ivorian Yahorê Mask - Dark Wood Oval Mask from daily use to beingYahor Mask from Ivory Coast 20th Century The Yahor mask from 19th century Ivory Coast is a captivating example of the rich cultural traditions of the Yahor people, who are part of the larger Guro ethnic group. This mask is meticulously carved from wood, with an elongated, oval face that exudes both grace and mystique. The features are stylized yet elegant, with a smooth, high forehead, finely arched eyebrows, and narrow eyes that seem to gaze inward,