Mask "geh naw" ·  Libéria, Bassa · ID: 3031663

Description

wood, dark brown, partly oily patina, drilled holes around the rim, cracks, on metal base;
the mask type “geh-naw” belongs to a secret society called “chu-den-zo”. It used to entertain the audience when the initiated boys returned from the bush camp or in case distinguished guests came to visit the village.