Zemanek-Münster

Antelope dance crest "sogo-ni-kun"

Mali, Bamana
Vendu 950 €
Provenance
Hans Hess, Basel, Switzerland (1968)
Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Taille
H: 48,5 cm
H: 19.1 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, rising from an oval base with four holes for attachment, in form of two stylized animals on top of each other (chameleon, antelope), rep. (metal clamp), min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
“sogo-ni-kun” is the name of a dance crest as well as of a ritual dance, which originated in the Wasolon area and was established in the neighbouring regions as well. Just like the “tjiwara” society, “sogo-ni-kun” is an association of different age groups of juveniles (“ton”), performing on agrarian competitions in the villages.


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