Cimier de danse antilope "kamalen sogo koun"
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Lot: 154
89e vente aux enchères Tribal ArtCimier de danse antilope "kamalen sogo koun"
Mali, Bamana
| Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| French Private Collection |
L: 43 cm; H: 56 cm |
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wood, metal, plant fibre,
The mask is a symbol for youth, health and vitality. The young men sing the praises of the mask, comparing it to gold and silver. Gold is as precious as youth, and life turns from gold to silver. The antelope represents agriculture, the bird rain and the woman - in present example only fragmentary preserved - fertility.
Davis, Charles B., The Animal Motif in Bamana Art, New Orleans o. J., p. 56 f.
