from Ivory Coast. Hand-carved wooden mask in double-headed helmet style with jaws of a hyena and tusks of a wart hog. Mask with holes around base for attaching to costume. This especially dangerous mask breathes fire or swarms of bees, length 29" x height 14". Wanyugo masks appear in groups after dark and protect the community from sorcerers and soul-stealers. The small cup with two chameleons held magical substances and gave the mask extraordinary powers. Condition: Excellent.
from Ivory Coast. Hand-carved wooden mask in double-headed helmet style with jaws of a hyena and tusks of a wart hog. Mask with holes around base for attaching to costume. This especially dangerous mask breathes fire or swarms of bees, length 29" x height 14". Wanyugo masks appear in groups after dark and protect the community from sorcerers and soul-stealers. The small cup with two chameleons held magical substances and gave the mask extraordinary powers. Condition: Excellent.
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