Zemanek-Münster

Seven miniature masks "ma go"

Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
sold EUR 600
Provenance
Sepp Arnemann, Hamburg, Germany
Size
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.


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