Hyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
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Lot: 155
96th AuctionHyaena mask "suruku" of the "korè" society
Mali, Bamana
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 18.7 inch |
2000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, collection no. "A209", rest.
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.
