GEOFFREY BOUILLOT

Senoufo Mask – 2024

Size : 92 x 73 cm - 30F

Acrylic on canvas

Ref : IKO-1179

"Senoufo Mask" From the serie ARTEFACT

This artwork represents a distinctive Senoufo mask, carved from wood and designed to be worn as a full-head helmet. Used during funerals of the Senoufo people, this mask holds deep significance in funeral rites. Members of the Poro society, a secret society of men, wear it to honor deceased members and to ward off evil spirits during ceremonies that celebrate life and protection against malevolent forces. Geographic Location: Ivory Coast (circa 1800/1900 CE) The serie "ARTEFACT" is a vibrant tribute to the treasures of global heritage. Inspired by ancient artifacts from diverse cultures, it highlights the timeless beauty and symbolic power of these objects. Through minimalist compositions and a subtle mastery of light and shadow, Geoffrey invites visitors to immerse themselves in a space where art and history converge.

IKO 1179 ARTEFACT Senoufo Mask - 2024 - by Geoffrey Bouillot Acrylic on canvas 92 x 73 cm - 30F Inspired by the ceremonial Senoufo masks of West Africa. A stylized helmet-like mask with a geometrical shape. The face is elongated, tribal in form.