Zoomorphic mask "kono" ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3032717

Description

wood thick encrusted patina, black pigment remains, of abstract form with a long open mouth, min. dam., minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on metal base;
six Bamana men associations accomplish masking ceremonies that reflect each group’s particular function within the community. Large encrusted masks of the “kono” association are used in ceremonies performed to keep civic morality.

The object Zoomorphic mask “kono” with the object ID 3032717 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 265.

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Comparing literature

Colleyn, Jean Paul (Hg.), Bamana, Zürich 2001, p. 187