Ivory Coast

Mid 20th c

4 inches high x 2 inches wide

Ex: Fily Keita, Los Angeles, CA

$ 295

Inv. # A3766

Miniature masks called ma go, were replicas of existing larger masks.  They were used as protective charms for prevention and curing illness, harm and for successful hunting and travel.  Offerings of food, beverage, tobacco and palm oil were enacted on the mask to increase it's power. 

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