Zoomorphic mask "bonu amwin" · Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé · ID: 3037955
Description
light wood, black, red and white paint, helmet-shaped, with open jaws and prominent teeth, dam., surface in the forehead area marked by insect caused damage, missing parts (horn endings, lower jaw), cracks, abrasion of paint, traces of old age and usage;
“bo nun amuin” masks are danced to protect the village against threats, to discipline women, and at the funerals of former dancers and important men. Their performances are fearsome spectacles, featuring violent behaviour and magical feats. “Bonu amwin” masks are kept in the bush in a forest sanctuary and are worn with raw-fiber costumes. They belong to mens brotherhoods and are greatly feared by women who are not allowed to see them.
L’objet Zoomorphic mask “bonu amwin” avec l’ID d’objet 3037955 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 79th Tribal Art Auction dans 21 mars 2015 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 176 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 200 €.
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Littérature comparée
Vogel, Susan Mullin, Baule, African Art - Western Eyes, New York 1997, p. 205 ff.