Description: wood, decorative nails, cartridge cases, real hair, pigment remains, inscribed "179", base There are two distinct types of Wè mask: masks that are used for entertainment purposes and masks that play a role in exercising social control. The first group is divided into singer masks "ninea-gla", dance masks "be-gla" and joker masks. The group of social masks includes the "te-gla" masks (police or guardian masks), which fulfil the most diverse everyday functions. Continent: Africa
Dimensions: H: 29 cm, H: 11,4 inch
Condition Report: See description
Literature: Homberger, Lorenz, Masken der Wè und Dan, Elfenbeinküste, Zürich 1997, p. 14 f.
Provenance: Allan Stone, New York, USA