Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic face mask "tankagle"

Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
sold EUR 1,100
Provenance
Manfred Emil Georg Schwarz (1914-1980), Munich, Germany
Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch

Description

wood, rest.

“Tankagle” means something close to “dancing miming masquerade”. They entertain the spectators with various beautiful dances, and sometimes they perform short skits or songs. If the masquerade specialises as a singer, it’s called “gle sö”.


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