Anthropomorphic face mask "deangle" · Liberia, Dan · ID: 3051368
Adrian Schlag, Brussels, Belgium
Description
wood, metal, base
The mask shows a prominent nose tip. Deep grooves mark the root of the nose. The large oval flattened mouth shows three metal teeth.
When the “deangle” masks are used in the boy’s circumcision camp “mbon” located in a sacred forest grove, their function is to instruct boys in adult male responsibilities, social roles, and proper behavior.
They act as intermediaries between the circumcision camp and the village and are above all responsible for procuring sufficient food for the initiates.
The object Anthropomorphic face mask “deangle” with the object ID 3051368 was part of the auction Auction 103 on November 16, 2024, lot number 138 at that time and is currently available for EUR 7,000 in Open sale.
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