Zoomorphic mask ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Bété · ID: 3037731

Description

wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, consisting of geometrical forms projecting from a plane background, tubular eyes, tusk- and clamp-like projections superimposed, mouth with metal teeth, decoration tag, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, fine cracks, base;
the mask appears on funerals, towards the end of the mourning period or in honour of important persons, at which the mask dancer himself or one of his companions carries a lance. The weapon might be a hint on the masks original function as warriors mask.

The object Zoomorphic mask with the object ID 3037731 was last part of the auction 78th tribal art auction at October 18, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 217.

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