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Monkey Ceremonial mask
carved wood, pigments
early 20th century
Baule people
Ivory Coast
West Africa

#tribal #tribalart #tribalmask #monkeymask #bauleculture #baule #ivorycoast #westafrica #africanmask #africanart #ethnographic #monkey #ritual #religion #initiation #protection #art #sculpture
June 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Monkey Ceremonial mask
Baule peoples,
Ivory Coast, West Africa

#tribal #tribalart #tribalmask #monkeymask #bauleculture #baule #ivorycoast #westafrica #africanmask #africanart #ethnographic #monkey #ritual #religion #initiation #protection
January 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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2025/01/24 new leaves update 🌱✨
Monstera deliciosa variegated
Anthurium crystallinum
Monkey mask

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January 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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#monkeymask #mask #tarotofthings #tarotcard #tarot
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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N'gon Koun (mask)
carved wood
early 20th century
Bamana culture
Mali

#africanart #carved #wood #bamana #mali #ngonkoun #monkeymask #ritualmask #secretsocieties #zoomorphic #mask #tribalart
An n'gon mask, also known as a monkey mask or N'gon Koun, is a type of mask used in Bamana culture in Mali. These masks are typically carved from wood and depict a monkey-like face, sometimes with a mischievous or humorous expression. The masks often feature sharp muzzles, large eyes, and individually carved teeth, enhancing their animalistic appearance. In Bamana culture, the monkey figure, or N'gon, is often associated with humor and satire, introducing an element of lightheartedness into important ceremonies. Some n'gon masks, like those worn by the Ngil secret society, may have specific symbolic meanings associated with their rituals, initiations, and processions. Zoomorphic masks, including n'gon masks, are believed to symbolize man's confrontation with his animalistic traits. These masks were likely used in various social and religious contexts, serving as symbols of specific power associations or secret societies.
May 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM