Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
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87th Tribal Art AuctionHyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Nils von der Heyde, Hamburg, Germany |
H: 15.7 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, brown patina, remains of black paint, red and indigo blue pigment, characteristic features: bulging forehead, elongated open snout, pierced see holes, small ears and incised scarification marks, slightly dam., minor missing parts (snout, backside at the rim), cracks, strong abrasion of paint.
Within the scope of the "koré" celebration the hyaena in most cases symbolizes the effort of the initiates to perfect their secret knowledge. For the hyaena knows all the secrets of the bush and is considered as mythical teacher.