Helmet mask "wanyugo" - Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo

wood, remains of colourful dotted painting, sacrificial traces, water spots, rest., base
Its menacing look should support them in their fight against baneful powers. From time to time a swarm of vicious bees or fire should have left the open jaws of the mask, which is why they are often called "firespitter" masks.
H: 34 cm; L: 82 cm, H: 13,4 inch; L: 32,3 inch
Provenance:
Endre Nemes (1909-1985), Hungary/Sweden (1964)
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden
Nemes was a Hungarian-Swedish painter and graphic artist. He was one of the most important representatives of modern painting and printmaking after the Second World War.
Condition Report: See description