Sujet
Helmet Mask , mid-late 1800s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Helmet Mask , mid-late 1800s. Combining animal and human traits, this example of a genre of mask called suruku, meaning "hyena," most likely belonged to the Korè, one of six power associations that the Malinke would have adopted from their Bamana neighbors. The Korè is concerned with the circumcision and initiation of male youths into adulthood. The mask probably served as one of the symbols of the different Korè classes.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F85_330
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
41,1Mo (1,6Mo) / 22,4cm x 46,0cm / 2645 x 5433 (300dpi)