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Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 32 cm (H: 12.6 inch), ID: 3044149
Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 32 cm (H: 12.6 inch), ID: 3044149 - 2/4 Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 32 cm (H: 12.6 inch), ID: 3044149 - 3/4 Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 32 cm (H: 12.6 inch), ID: 3044149 - 4/4
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Lot 158
89th Tribal Art Auction

Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3044149

sold EUR 800
Provenance
German Collection
Size
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

Africa
Masks

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