Mask "kore" ·  Mali, Marka · ID: 3037675

Description

wood, matt patina, remains of pigments, large parts coated with punched metal sheet, three projections with tassels of red fabric, raised forehead ridge, pierced around the rim, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
all along the Niger this mask type is used for ceremonies associated with fishing and agriculture.

The object Mask “kore” with the object ID 3037675 was part of the auction 78th tribal art auction on October 18, 2014. The object with the lot number 179 achieved a sales price of EUR 700 with an asking price of EUR 450.

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