Bring an extraordinary, commanding presence of ancestral power and traditional West African lore into your space with this authentic, large-scale Senufo "Firespitter" Helmet Mask (traditionally called Kponiugo or Wanyugo). Handcrafted by the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso, these legendary helmet masks are among the most visually striking and culturally significant artifacts in global art collections. They are named "firespitters" because, during nighttime ceremonial rituals, performers would dramatically blow burning embers or sparks from the mouth of the mask to ward off malevolent forces and protect the community.African Firespitter Mask (Senufo Tribal Wood Carving) by Stephen Freeman (1962 - ). Year: 1987, Medium: Wood Sculpture, Size: 49 x 9 in. (124.46 x 22.86 cm).
