
African mask
Zamblé
Material : wood ancient
Importation : Ivory Coast

Réf : ZBL01 H 57cm x L25cm
Weight: 2000Gr
shipping : 48H Description Regarding the masks, in particular, the influences are frequent and sometimes exceed the formal level. Beyond aesthetic considerations, Zamble is interesting in one respect because it is a hinge between the masks lay dependent associations of artists and sacred masks. Zamble, as the examples sacred is in the custody of a family responsible for its cult success but facing his performance and recognition publiquede the identity of the holder also put in the category of masks more secular entertainment. Its operations can take place within the limited framework of a family ritual sacrifice offered to the ancestors or during large funerals involving several villages. This particular ceremony requires a huge financial investment for the celebration of the deceased. These economic considerations also compel more and more families to organize a joint event to commemorate the dead several times. Dignitaries invited many masks of neighboring villages and frequently two Zamble that compete throughout the day. Such competition Zamble are so famous they gather around the square dance, spectators from far away villages and sometimes even in the capital where some residents. Yet it is not only an entertainment for the mere fact of attending performances that involve the supernatural powers is always a danger.

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