Anthropo- / zoomorphic mask with tubular eyes
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Lot: 199
96th AuctionAnthropo- / zoomorphic mask with tubular eyes
Côte d'Ivoire, Wè / Wobé / Guéré
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Otto Hultén, Malmö, Sweden Jan Lundberg, Malmö, Sweden (2018) |
H: 10.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, pigment remains, rest., base
The ferocious aspect of this masks accounts for their identification as "war" masks but, according to some newer researchers, they are worn primarily during funerals and, in a "detective" capacity, to single out guilty persons.
