{"product_id":"1296-vintage-wooden-w-rafia-ligbi-mask-djimini-people-ivory-coast-18-h","title":"#1296 Vintage Wooden  W\/Rafia Ligbi Mask Djimini People Ivory Coast  18\" H","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x9f619 xjbqb8w x78zum5 x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw x1uhb9sk x1plvlek xryxfnj x1c4vz4f x2lah0s x1q0g3np xqjyukv x1qjc9v5 x1oa3qoh x1nhvcw1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af x126k92a\"\u003eVintage Ligbi mask with raffia from the Djimini people of Ivory Coast. This striking piece combines human features with the powerful bill of the hornbill bird—the defining characteristic of these masks. The hornbill holds deep spiritual significance across the Djimini, Ligbi, Senufo, and neighboring cultures, revered as a mythical primeval animal, guardian of ancestral souls, and symbol of fertility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted with wood and natural raffia detailing, this authentic mask showcases the artistry and cultural heritage of West African masking traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 18\" H with raffia; 15.5\" H without; 9\" W; approximately 4\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA museum-quality collectible for serious enthusiasts of African art and ethnographic pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethnika Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49600636584091,"sku":"1296\/60","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7495\/2328\/files\/IMG_1750-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790012803","url":"https:\/\/ethnikaantiques.com\/products\/1296-vintage-wooden-w-rafia-ligbi-mask-djimini-people-ivory-coast-18-h","provider":"Ethnika Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}