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Maître Christophe HERBELIN
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Anthropozoomorphic mask from the Koré society.
See original version (French)
336
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Anthropozoomorphic mask from the Koré society.
See original version (French)
Estimate €350 - €450
Voluntary lot
Description
Anthropozoomorphic mask from the Koré society.
Wood, cut-out and riveted metal sheets, original patina and signs of wear, slight erosion on the back and a few chips.
Bambara, Mali.
Height 49 – Width 19 – Depth 16 cm
The Koré initiatory society constituted a major stage in the education of men amongst the Bamana. Its anthropo-zoomorphic masks notably embodied various animals, including the Suruku hyena, associated with the acquisition and transmission of initiatory knowledge.
Expert: Mr Serge REYNES
See original version (French)
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10/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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