Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood, feather
Legend:
Kyäsä is a mask associated with the Gye of the southern Guro. In complete contrast to the Gye in the north which appears at night as a single helmet mask with a gaping mouth, this is worn during the day.
Place of collecting:
Côte d'Ivoire
Culture:
Guro
Acquisition related person:
Samir Borro (°1943) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1996-12-18
Dimensions:
96 cm x 30 cm x 28 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1996.40.2