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Zoomorphic mask "ni bli bu-ge" ("baby eater"), Liberia, Dan-Gio or Kran, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3050137
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Lot 191
101st Auction

Zoomorphic mask "ni bli bu-ge" ("baby eater") ·  Liberia, Dan-Gio or Kran · ID: 3050137

sold EUR 2,600
Provenance
Dutch Collection, Amsterdam
Hans Marcus (1912-1992), Düsseldorf, Germany
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch

Description

wood, encrusted patina, human hair, old collection label “Côte d’Ivoire - Liberia Dan ? / Gersai”

According to Vittorio Mangio a ritual mask representing a baboon, used in judicial ceremonies. As a judicial consultant the wearer of the mask could allegedly ask for a small baby to be killed and eaten (cf. AHDRC 0067649).

Africa
Masks

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