Janiform miniature mask "ma go" (small head) · Liberia, Bassa · ID: 3049396
sold
EUR 350
Provenance
Heinrich Kolberg, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany (coll. 1970/71)Size
H: 4,2 cm
H: 1.7 inch
Description
wood,
Miniature masks belonged to single individuals and were meant to help in communicating with the ancestors, from whom help and protection was hoped for.
The janiform head also served to protect a single person. Its task was to ward off danger. For example, when venturing into the fields for protection against snake bites.
Comparing literature
compare AHDRC 0075699