Back Mask, Pajaros
Bidjogo · Guinea-Bissau
Reference: -29
View 1 of 2 · Press the image to enlarge
- Height
- 26 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Curious mask formed by four white circles with the black edge, the top two being the largest. In the center there is a figure with the…
Enquire about this objectPhotographs (2)
Full original description
Curious mask formed by four white circles with the black edge, the top two being the largest. In the center there is a figure with the shape of a bird that could repregna a duck, but without a beak. The same figure is reproduced above both sides of the central figure. These masks are danced by young people caniocas in their initiation rites and are ported on the back, fastened with ropes. This type of masks presents little defined animals, as well as its young carriers that are in the training phase. What appear to be the legs of these so-called red anads stand out over the white and black color. This mask comes from Roxa Island or Canhabaque.
Further technical information
- Width
- 34 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Guinea-Bissau. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
Google Maps is loaded only when you press the button.
Attributions, dates and accounts come from the preserved catalogue. They do not constitute certification of authenticity or provenance. An object’s presence on this website does not mean it is available for sale.
