Kantana Agrarian Helmet Mask
Mama · Nigeria
Reference: MFZ-3
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- Material
- Wood and raffia
Buffalo mask whose helmet consists of a braided straw basket hat. This mask participates in the agricultural festivities organized by the male society of Mangam, also…
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Full original description
Buffalo mask whose helmet consists of a braided straw basket hat. This mask participates in the agricultural festivities organized by the male society of Mangam, also responsible for the maintenance of social order. The bearer wears it on his head, accompanied by dances and music. It represents the animal called “zun“ Buffalo with big horns forming a circle. Covers on the head the dancer is dressed in herbs and vegetable fibers.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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