Zemanek-Münster

Mask "geh naw"

Libéria, Bassa
Vendu 850 €
Provenance
Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, Munich, Germany (1980)
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Taille
H: 24 cm
H: 9.4 inch

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.


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