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En træ maske med titlen 'A wooden mask' fra Kulango i Côte d’Ivoire, oprindelse Abengourou-regionen, træ, højde 30 cm, vægt 870 g, leveres med stand, tilstand fair.
Beskrivelse fra sælger
Kulango Mask, Abengourou Region, Ivory Coast, wood with a dark patina; Northeast Ivory Coast, Abengourou Region. Incl stand.
This mask belongs to the cultural environment of the Kulango people in the border region between northeastern Ivory Coast and western Ghana. Historically, the Kulango have maintained close contact with the Akan societies of the region, but they developed a distinct mask and sculpture tradition characterized by striking head shapes, abstracted physiognomies, and strong symbolic meaning. Masks of this type appeared in ceremonies, community festivals, and ritual performances, serving to visualize spiritual and social forces.
The work is dominated by an extraordinary crown-like finial, whose triangular base emphasizes the mask's vertical orientation. Three elongated projections structure the design, with the two outer ones terminating in elegant, outward-curving spirals. This dynamic crowning element lends the mask a monumental silhouette, reminiscent of symbols of power or rank.
The face itself is characterized by remarkable restraint. The high forehead is accentuated by an ornamental band, while the nearly closed eyes and the long, narrow nose create a contemplative effect. The mouth, shaped into a rounded "O," gives the depiction an expression somewhere between speech, song, and incantation. A diagonal scar on the right cheek may allude to forms of physical marking or individual characterization.
The small, side ears and the sideburns extending beyond the chin frame the face and emphasize its vertical dimension. Surviving fastening cords behind the ears document its original use as a wearable dance mask. Fine cracks and signs of wear testify to its age and ritual use, underscoring the work's historical authenticity.
Literature (selection)
Eberhard Fischer / Hans Himmelheber: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1984.
Monni Adams: Akan Arts and Aesthetics. Los Angeles 1983.
Susan Vogel: Africa: The Art of a Continent. Munich/New York 1995.
Herbert M. Cole: Icons: Ideals and Power in the Art of Africa. Washington 1989.
Christopher D. Roy: Traditional Art of Africa. Upper Saddle River 1999.
Jacques Kerchache among others: L’Art Africain. Paris 1988.
Sælger's Historie
Kulango Mask, Abengourou Region, Ivory Coast, wood with a dark patina; Northeast Ivory Coast, Abengourou Region. Incl stand.
This mask belongs to the cultural environment of the Kulango people in the border region between northeastern Ivory Coast and western Ghana. Historically, the Kulango have maintained close contact with the Akan societies of the region, but they developed a distinct mask and sculpture tradition characterized by striking head shapes, abstracted physiognomies, and strong symbolic meaning. Masks of this type appeared in ceremonies, community festivals, and ritual performances, serving to visualize spiritual and social forces.
The work is dominated by an extraordinary crown-like finial, whose triangular base emphasizes the mask's vertical orientation. Three elongated projections structure the design, with the two outer ones terminating in elegant, outward-curving spirals. This dynamic crowning element lends the mask a monumental silhouette, reminiscent of symbols of power or rank.
The face itself is characterized by remarkable restraint. The high forehead is accentuated by an ornamental band, while the nearly closed eyes and the long, narrow nose create a contemplative effect. The mouth, shaped into a rounded "O," gives the depiction an expression somewhere between speech, song, and incantation. A diagonal scar on the right cheek may allude to forms of physical marking or individual characterization.
The small, side ears and the sideburns extending beyond the chin frame the face and emphasize its vertical dimension. Surviving fastening cords behind the ears document its original use as a wearable dance mask. Fine cracks and signs of wear testify to its age and ritual use, underscoring the work's historical authenticity.
Literature (selection)
Eberhard Fischer / Hans Himmelheber: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1984.
Monni Adams: Akan Arts and Aesthetics. Los Angeles 1983.
Susan Vogel: Africa: The Art of a Continent. Munich/New York 1995.
Herbert M. Cole: Icons: Ideals and Power in the Art of Africa. Washington 1989.
Christopher D. Roy: Traditional Art of Africa. Upper Saddle River 1999.
Jacques Kerchache among others: L’Art Africain. Paris 1988.
Sælger's Historie
Detaljer
Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
- Repräsentant:
- Wolfgang Jaenicke
- Adresse:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
Klausenerplatz 7
14059 Berlin
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +493033951033
- Email:
- w.jaenicke@jaenicke-njoya.com
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE241193499
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