African Tribal Zoomorphic Bambara "suruku" Hyena Mask
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African Tribal Zoomorphic BAMBARA "Suruku" hyena mask.
Mid 20th Century. Good condition.
BAMBARA. Mali.
Hard wood.
Height 38 cm.
Width 16 cm.
Depth 12 cm.
Beautiful mask Hyena "suruku" from the sixth Bamana initiation company called Korah. The individual Kore Duga wearing the mask of the hyena does not take himself seriously in his dance he gets a stick decorated at its end with a horse's head and carrying a wooden sword he claims in substance that in this world where one is animated by the passions everything is meaningless and that the man takes himself for what he is not: a master or a god. The hyena mask parody the scientist who fights against human stupidity, which spares no one, even the most powerful in the world.
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Mid 20th Century. Good condition.
BAMBARA. Mali.
Hard wood.
Height 38 cm.
Width 16 cm.
Depth 12 cm.
Beautiful mask Hyena "suruku" from the sixth Bamana initiation company called Korah. The individual Kore Duga wearing the mask of the hyena does not take himself seriously in his dance he gets a stick decorated at its end with a horse's head and carrying a wooden sword he claims in substance that in this world where one is animated by the passions everything is meaningless and that the man takes himself for what he is not: a master or a god. The hyena mask parody the scientist who fights against human stupidity, which spares no one, even the most powerful in the world.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Weathered patina. Good condition for extensive use.
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African Tribal Zoomorphic Bambara "suruku" Hyena Mask
Estimate $300 - $400
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