Zemanek-Münster

Pendant in the shape of a miniature mask

Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
not available anymore
Provenance
Berry de Bruijn, Breda, The Netherlands
Size
H: 7,7 cm
H: 3.0 inch

Description

brass, base

Such small masks were said to represent the faces of slain enemies. Valued as charms, they are either worn around the neck as pendants or attached to the top of swords.


Comparing literature

compare AHDRC 0053616

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