Abissa of Bassam
Fête des Masques de Man
The Fêtes des Masques,(Festival of Masks) which is usually held in November in the region of Man is one of Ivory Coast’s biggest and best-known festivals. Competitions between villages are held to find the best dancers and to pay homage to the forest spirits embodied in the intricate masks. Another important event is the week-long carnival in Bouaké each March.
The variety and intricacy of masks created by the people of Ivory Coast is rivaled by none. Masks have many purposes. They are used mostly for representative reasons; they can symbolize lesser deities, the souls of the deceased, and even caricatures of animals on which their livelihood depends. (Source)
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