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English: White mask, Vuvi population, Gabon. Late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, kaolin. Gift of Maurice Halley. inv. 60004126. Confluence Museum, Lyon. "In Gabon, white masks accompany mourning ceremonies and initiations. Their color evokes the world of the dead and that of the spirits : notice of the museum.
Français : Masque blanc, population Vuvi, Gabon. Fin 19e-début 20e siècle. Bois, kaolin. Don de Maurice Halley. inv. 60004126. Musée des Confluences, Lyon. Au Gabon, les masques blancs accompagnent les cérémonies de deuil et les initiations. Leur couleur évoque le monde des morts et celui des esprits :notice du musée.
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19:39, 18 August 2019Thumbnail for version as of 19:39, 18 August 20193,648 × 5,472 (13.68 MB)Ismoon (talk | contribs){{Information |description ={{en|1=Helm mask '' gbön ''. Sénoufo population, Fodonon or Gbonzoro group. 20th century, Ivory Coast. Polychrome wood, vegetable fibers. Gift of Patrick Girard, inv. 2006.47.3. Confluence Museum, Lyon. ''This mask comes during the funeral ceremonies of the pondo society initiates to force their souls to join the world of ancestors''. : notice of the museum.}} {{fr|1=Masque heaume ''gbön''. Population Sénoufo, groupe Fodonon ou Gbonzoro. 20e siècle, Côte d'Ivoir...

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