Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
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Lot: 97
93rd Tribal Art AuctionHyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Berndt Helleberg, Stockholm, Sweden | H: 16.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, red pigment, base
The initiates of the "korè" are divided into different groups, each of which receives a certain animal as a totem. These are represented by appropriate masks. Aside of the hyaena mask "suruku", lion masks "jaraw" and monkey masks "sulaw" appear.
