Mask "bugle" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3038369
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Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, encrusted in some areas, small traces of black paint, pentagonal facial contours, roof-like projecting forehead, traces of metal tags, traces of old age and usage, slightly dam., missing parts (rim, eyes, mouth), cracks, base;
“bugle” are warrior mask figures, who prepared men for war or led them into the fight. The costume frequently consists of a feather headdress, a dark coloured tippet and raffia skirt.
The object Mask “bugle” with the object ID 3038369 was last part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction at March 21, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 184.
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