{"product_id":"mug-ou-tasse-a-cafe-masque-heaume-wanyugo-sepia-cornes-lyre","title":"Coffee mug or cup, sepia Wanyugo mask-helmet with lyre-shaped horns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA helmet mask that brings together the most fearsome animals to protect the community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the white porcelain, a helmet mask with an animal head is drawn in black and grey, with upright horns and an open mouth. The saucer is encircled by fine concentric black lines. Here we pay tribute to the iconic \"Wanyugo Helmet Mask\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎭 The history of the motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Côte d'Ivoire, worn during funerals by a Poro Senufo initiate who must remain anonymous, the Wanyugo brings together the most fearsome animals in a single head to protect the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWanyugo\u003c\/strong\u003e (Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo): a helmet mask carved from a single piece, which brings together crocodile jaws, warthog tusks and antelope horns.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What the motif tells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe symbolism of the Wanyugo is that of protection: it drives away evil spirits and helps the deceased join the world of the ancestors. It is also renowned for appeasing violence, in an idea of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur reinterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this piece, the mask is drawn on the side of the cup or mug; the saucer is encircled by fine concentric black lines. The black, grey and white colors set it on the white porcelain. On the piece, the mask represented is the sepia Wanyugo with lyre horns, a design in sepia tones. It is carved in facets like sculpted wood: two upright lyre horns, pointed ears and an open fan-shaped jaw. This piece is decorated to order in our workshop in Alfortville, motif prepared, applied and glazed by hand before firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt your table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the soft morning light, on a natural linen tablecloth, this mug or cup accompanies a quiet moment for two or a few loved ones. Given to someone going through a life transition, it carries the symbolism of protection and justice of the Wanyugo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 1 mug or 1 coffee cup with saucer, your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColors: black, grey, white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMug dimensions: Ø 8 cm, height 9.1 cm, 30 cl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee cup dimensions: 9 cl, saucer Ø 12 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalization: colors, first name, date or message upon request; mask to choose from hundreds of African-inspired models, drawn from authentic representations preserved in museums, coming from all the countries of Africa: according to what touches or marks the person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn case of breakage: replacement of the item is possible, same motif and same dimensions, as long as the shape remains in the catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn the same motif: mug or coffee cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite to us to personalize your piece, in connection with the protection and justice carried by the Wanyugo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-usage\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is applied and fixed by firing according to the same process as our plates, used every day by the family for more than two years and put daily in the dishwasher and microwave, without visible wear of the decoration observed to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-infos-produit\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manufacturer: KEMI HOME ART SAS, 9 rue Pierre Leroux, 94140 Alfortville, France – edo@kemiha.fr. Reference: 10478986232141. Material: Porcelain, ceramic decoration fixed by firing. Advice: avoid thermal shocks (hot piece under cold water).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEMI HOME ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53127570391373,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e6f3da2e-4231-4771-a68a-6ed4156eecd3.png?v=1767641859","url":"https:\/\/kemiha.fr\/en\/products\/mug-ou-tasse-a-cafe-masque-heaume-wanyugo-sepia-cornes-lyre","provider":"KEMI HOME ART : www.kemiha.fr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}