MASQUES
For the New York edition of ORUN X Designers, Loza Maléombho and Delphine Diallo, together with ORUN, present Ivorian Masks: Between Tradition & Futur, an immersive exhibition where each mask reveals a living presence. Here, masks are not displayed; they are activated: true passages between heritage and the future. As ancestral technology, the mask sustains continuity.
Dan Mask
Côte d’Ivoire
Dan Mask
The Dan mask, from western Côte d’Ivoire, holds a central place in the spiritual, social, and artistic life of the Dan people...
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Dan Mask with Braided Headdress
Côte d’Ivoire
Dan Mask with Braided Headdress
Without cape or feathers, these masks are worn during speed competitions loved by the Yacouba (Dan) people. The headdresses...
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Wambele Mask
Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire
Wambele Mask
Recognizable by its animal head with curved horns and a menacing mouth, the Wambele is emblematic of the Senufo...
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Warrior Mask
Mali & Côte d’Ivoire
Warrior Mask
Often adorned with horns and angular forms, it symbolizes strength, bravery, and protection. Worn during ceremonies linked ...
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Baoulé Mask
Côte d’Ivoire
Baoulé Mask
Baoulé masks stand out for their harmonious, idealized features, marked by refined forms and balanced proportions...
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Guéré Protective Mask
Côte d’Ivoire
Guéré Protective Mask
Originating in western Côte d’Ivoire, Guéré masks are powerful and imposing, often adorned with horns, fibers, shells, or pigments...
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Zaouli Mask
Guro, Côte d’Ivoire
Zaouli Mask
The Zaouli mask, emblem of the Guro people, is inseparable from one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most famous dances. Created in the 20th century...
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