Zoomorphic mask

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Description

wood, dark brown patina, entirely decorated with geometrical ornaments, crowned by broad flattened ears/horns, pierced around the rim, traces of insect caused damage, small missing parts, metal socle;
the masks of the Winiama mainly depict bush spirits and spiritual beings who adopted animalic forms. The most frequently portrayed animals are antelope, buffalo, warthog, hornbill, hyaena and snake.

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Comparing literature

Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 90

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