A large New Hebrides Janus mask.
South Malekula. Fibers, ferns, pigments. 92 cm. The people from the Malekulas have a complex ritual "grades" system through which the men from the secret societies must pass. During these important initiation rites, festivals, and pig sacrifices, these masks are shown to emphasize the order of religious and social status. The large head represents the mythological female cannibal giant Nevinbumbaan. (VJ)
Provenance:
Lewis Wara, Seattle; Important Belgian collection.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:29
- Prezzo realizzato: **
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EUR 5.760,-
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EUR 2.800,- a EUR 3.400,-
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EUR 2.000,-
A large New Hebrides Janus mask.
South Malekula. Fibers, ferns, pigments. 92 cm. The people from the Malekulas have a complex ritual "grades" system through which the men from the secret societies must pass. During these important initiation rites, festivals, and pig sacrifices, these masks are shown to emphasize the order of religious and social status. The large head represents the mythological female cannibal giant Nevinbumbaan. (VJ)
Provenance:
Lewis Wara, Seattle; Important Belgian collection.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta online |
| Data: | 04.10.2021 - 15:29 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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