#monkeymask

@unknownbirds.bsky.social

1 month ago

#monkeymask #mask #tarotofthings #tarotcard #tarot

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

2 months ago

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

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

10 months ago

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.