Exceptional Waniugo Janus mask, Ivory Coast, Senufo.... Lot 213
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Exceptional Waniugo Janus mask, Ivory Coast, Senufo. Zoomorphic mask, two-faced, mixed creature of crocodile, warthog and others, with two toothed open mouths, from which large tusks protrude laterally. Two chameleons on top holding a small bowl for magical material. Carved wood, mottled brown patina and white pigment. Various broken areas on tusks and teeth restored/repaired. H. 43 cm, l. 76 cm. This type of mask is associated with the poro initiation society and was used to perform magical rituals. Provenance: Peer Hultberg Collection (1935-2007), Hamburg. Waniugo two faced mask, wood, carved, dark brown sprinkled patina and white pigments. Breakages to horns/ teeth repaired/ restored. Collection Peer Hultberg (1935-2007). H. 43 cm, l. 76 cm
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