Anthropomorphic dance crest "tukum"

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Description

wood, wrapped in animal skin, with separate carved limbs, rising from small disc-shaped wickerwork base, coiffure from real hair, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
“tukum” dance crests have entertaining function. They appear during the funeral of important dignitaries, but are just as likely to perform during life-cycle celebrations of ordinary people. They are also employed to celebrate victorious wars.

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Comparing literature

Fagaly, William, Ancestors of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011, p. 226 f.

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