"Kore" initiation mask - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)

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Bambara Kore initiation mask from Mali, carved in wood, 25 cm high by 10 cm wide by 8 cm deep, weighing 128 g, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition and not supplied with a stand.

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Bambara Kore initiation mask. The Kore initiation phase consists of 8 different societies. The hyena mask is the symbol for the 6th society, and is called Suurukuw. Typical is the long snout and the spiked ears. The mask is associated with knowledge and wisdom.

Good used condition, no restorations.
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Bambara Kore initiation mask. The Kore initiation phase consists of 8 different societies. The hyena mask is the symbol for the 6th society, and is called Suurukuw. Typical is the long snout and the spiked ears. The mask is associated with knowledge and wisdom.

Good used condition, no restorations.
Registered & secured shipment


Details

Indigenous object name
"Kore" initiation mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
25 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
128 g
The NetherlandsVerified
5226
Objects sold
99.2%
1988
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