Do mask - Ligbi People - Ivory Coast - SOLD

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The mask represents a warthog known as leu. In the past Do performances possessed religious significance, but today they are considered primarily entertainment, staged to celebrate special occasions. Since most of the peoples who maintain the tradition are Muslim, masquerades are held during festivals like id al-fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The word Do, means secrecy or something that is hidden. Do masquerades are also organized for weddings, and for funerals. Do performances may best be described as theatre similar in structure to a play. The warthog appears in the final act being stalked by a hunter. In this reenactment of the hunt, the hunter shoots his gun but misses the target, & the warthog attacks the hunter and prevails.

28"H x 8.5"W x 5.5"D