Antelope dance crest "sogo-ni-kun" · Mali, Bamana · ID: 3032235
sold
EUR 950
Provenance
Hans Hess, Basel, Switzerland (1968)Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Size
H: 48,5 cm
H: 19.1 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, rising from an oval base with four holes for attachment, in form of two stylized animals on top of each other (chameleon, antelope), rep. (metal clamp), min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
“sogo-ni-kun” is the name of a dance crest as well as of a ritual dance, which originated in the Wasolon area and was established in the neighbouring regions as well. Just like the “tjiwara” society, “sogo-ni-kun” is an association of different age groups of juveniles (“ton”), performing on agrarian competitions in the villages.