Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3035554

Description

wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, a concave vaulted facial plane with protruding narrow snout, big tapering ears, a small projection on the head, raised ridge on both sides, slightly dam., minor missing parts (nose, rims of the mask, cracks), rest. (lower jaw supplemented), metal socle;
the masks are looked upon as bearers of energy, and already during their making they receive blood sacrifices. During the performance the dancers take a crooked posture, leaning on short sticks, which optical lengthens their arms and imitates the bearing of a hyaena. The meaning of the hyaena mask differs according to the respective context of its appearance. Within the scope of the “koré” celebration the hyaena in most cases symbolizes the effort of the initiates to perfect their secret knowledge.

L’objet Hyaena mask “suruku” of the “korè” society avec l’ID d’objet 3035554 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 74th tribal art auction dans 7 septembre 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 112 a atteint un prix de vente de 12 000 €.

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Littérature comparée

Colleyn, Jean Paul (Hg.), Bamana, Zürich 2001, p. 98

Publications

Afrikanskt/African Art, A Source of Inspiration for Modern Art, Malmö 1986, p. 18, ill. 7

Exposition

Malmö Konsthall, "Afrikanskt/African Art", 22.3-19.5 1986