Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood, feather, vegetal fibre, metals > metal, cowrie, claw
Legend:
The Oubi have masks which look like tarantulas. The potential destructive and dangerous nature of this creature is particularly suited to apparitions to instil terror and signify their invulnerability.
Place of collecting:
Côte d'Ivoire
Culture:
Oubi
Field collector:
Anne-Marie Bouttiaux
Acquisition related person:
Anne-Marie Bouttiaux as mission
Date of acquisition:
2001
Dimensions:
49 cm x 38,5 cm x 23,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.2001.1.4