Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
not available anymore
Size
H: 40 cm
H: 15.7 inch
Description
wood,
Within the scope of the “koré” celebration the hyaena in most cases symbolizes the effort of the initiates to perfect their secret knowledge. For the hyaena knows all the secrets of the bush and is considered as mythical teacher.