Zemanek-Münster

Masque d´antilope de la société "karikpo"

Nigéria, Ogoni
Vendu 200 €
Provenance
German private collection, Würzburg, before 1996
Taille
H: 18,5 cm
H: 7.3 inch

Description

wood, pigments,

The “karikpo” society was charged in the past with insuring agricultural fertility. “Karikpo” masks typically depict animals such as deer, antelope, goats, and monkeys. The masked dancers perform acrobatic feats requiring considerable agility.


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