Beak mask "gägon" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3040123
not available anymore
Size
H: 26,5 cm
H: 10.4 inch
Description
wood, matt middle brown patina, pigment remains, traces of black paint, projecting nose and mouth part, the latter with small opening which is closed by a piece of animal skin with remains of long black hair, which was used to cover the sides of the snout as well, forehead, nose bridge and eyes with metal applique, the head crowned by a tuft of feathers, abrasion of paint, drilled holes around rim broken out in parts