Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
sold
EUR 800
Provenance
German CollectionSize
H: 32 cm
H: 12.6 inch
Description
wood, base
To become an adult in Bamana society, males must be initiated into the “korè” society. Initiation involves symbolic death and rebirth, a test of courage and the chance to acquire adult knowledge.
Publications
AHDRC: 0153897