Anthropomorphic adze

Mali, Dogon, Bamana

sold EUR 400

Provenance

Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

Size

L: 56 cm (shaft)

29,5 cm (blade)

L: 22.0 inch (shaft)

11.6 inch (blade)

Description

wood, iron,

These ceremonial armor were worn by priests “hogon” over the shoulder as part of ancestor worship and swung over the head during dances.

Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 25, ill. 17

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