Fine African Art Auction
Lot 234:
Height 32 inches, width 8 inches. Old breaks to the horns, some minor cracks and losses to edges.
This is also known as the "waniugo helmet mask" it has a crocodile jaw, antelope horns, warthog tusks issuing from the top and sides and a chameleon on top. The combination of the animal features symbolizes the chaotic conditions of the primordial universe. The mad wound dance to reflect mythical monsters and had many other liturgical functions and also assists at funerals.
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