Seven miniature masks "ma go" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3032821
sold
EUR 600
Provenance
Sepp Arnemann, Hamburg, GermanySize
H: 8 cm -11,5 cm
H: 3.1 inch -4.5 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, of oval form, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
these miniature masks are called “ma go “, which means “little head”. On travels they act as a substitute for the big masks in representing the helping spirit.