Zemanek-Münster

Mask (warthog) ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Bété · ID: 3035460

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Provenance
Chr. Sollberger, Bern, Switzerland (1971)
Swiss Private Collection

Description

wood, dark brown patina, red and white pigment, the face consists of geometrical forms protruding from the plane back, completed by clamp-like projections arranged horizontal in front of the face, see holes in pairs, leather strips with remains of fur, inserted animal teeth, decorating nails, slightly dam., missing parts: partly through insect caused damage, partly through inserted nails (left face half, rim backside), rep. (both tusks);
the mask appears on funerals, towards the end of the mourning period or in honour of important persons, at which the mask dancer himself or one of his companions carries a lance. The weapon might be a hint on the masks original function as warriors mask.


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