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Face mask

The mask is deployed in dance when the harvest is approaching. This is also the time of the first rains and everyone is joyful when the mask makes its appearance. It probably depicts a spirit being. This is indicated by its white patination. The mask is most likely related to the Mami Wata complex.

Data Provider
Museen Freiburg Show original at data provider

Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Bamana
Object type
Maske
Dimensions
Width: 300.0 mm
Height: 360.0 mm
Depth: 130.0 mm
Material/Technique
Lacquer colour, Plant fibre, Cowrie, Cotton fabric, Wool, Wood, Carving
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/2873

Provenance and sources

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