Two masks with hinged jaw "gägon"
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
sold
EUR 450
Size
H: 23 cm
23,5 cm
H: 9.1 inch
9.3 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, beards made from animal hair, the eyes framed by metal sheet, forehead nail resp. remains of a bonnet backside, pierced around the rim, min. dam., cracks, missing parts through insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion;
according to Hans Himmelheber this mask type surely had educational purposes in former times but is nowadays only used for entertainment of the village people.