Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Click here to view a larger version of the image
Lot: 159
89th Tribal Art AuctionHyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 15.7 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood,
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.
Roberts, Allen F., Animals in African Art, New York 1995, p. 150, ill. 90
