Magical head "ga sua" ·  Libéria, Kran · ID: 3041301

Description

clay, encrusted patina, cowrie shell eyes, metal teeth, spiral ornaments at the cheeks, tufts of animal hair, feather headdress, min. dam., fine cracks;
“ga sua” is an object used in connection with sacrifices and prayers for protection against witchcraft. It shall guarantee good luck, fertility and healing from diseases as well. During ceremonial dances a priest used to balance it on top of his head. Working himself into a frenzy he answers questions about past, present and future.

L’objet Magical head “ga sua” avec l’ID d’objet 3041301 a fait partie de l’enchère 84th Tribal Art Auction en 5 novembre 2016 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 116.

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Littérature comparée

Harley, George W., Masks as agents of social control in Northeast Liberia, Milwood 1975, ill. XV