Bamana Zoomorphic Mask for the Korè Association, Mali - Once ritualware for the Bamana People of Mali, Africa. Made of metal and wood. This mask is intended to evoke fear and submission in the viewer – as was the ritual purpose of surukuw, or hyena masks, which were worn in kore, a Bamana male initiation ceremony. Measures 16" x 7" x 5.5". Item comes from the collection of Timothy Koock. Ships from Austin, Tx.

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