Masque zoomorphe "bonu amwin" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé · ID: 3042084

Description

light brown wood, greyish brown patina, helmet-shaped, with open teeth revealing snout, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, small missing parts (horn tips), cracks, base;
this mask type belongs to men societies and is greatly feared by women who are not allowed to see them. The masks are danced to protect the village against threats, to discipline women, and at the funerals of important men. Their performances are fearsome spectacles, featuring violent behaviour and magical feats.

Littérature comparée

Boyer, Alain-Michel, Baule, Milan 2008, pl. 3

Publications

AHDRC: 0061561

Exposition

Galerie Vanuxem, Time Bless Art, Paris 12 March - 15 May 2004