19th Century Senufo ‘Wanyugo’ Firespitter Helmet Mask

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Senufo “Wanyugo” Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th century, with double-sided mythical beasts, mounted on patinated black metal stand. 20″ H x 27″ W x 12″ D. Provenance: From a 35 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: West African Art, Carving, Statue, Sculpture, Zoomorphic, Funeral, Ceremonial, Poro, Ivory Coast, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethnographic Art, Tribal Art, Curio cabinet accessories, Wunderkammer, Artifacts, Antiques, Decorative Arts