Zoomorphic helmet mask · Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo · ID: 3052189
Starting price
EUR 600
Estimated price
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany, 26 June 1999, lot 265Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany
Size
H: 60 cm
H: 23.6 inch
Description
wood,
Crowned by a seated male figure flanked by carved horns filled with magical power.
Probably attributable to the “kponyugo” (“head of the poro”) type of mask, which always combines features of different animals with the intention of creating the most frightening appearance possible. The large mouth, armed with strong teeth, is intended to reinforce this impression.