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Ceremonial Mask
Ritual mask used during propitiatory
ceremonies before sowing the rice to
ward off malevolent influence and
for asking the benediction of the
rice plants, in order to get a rich
harvest and assure the community’s
prosperity. The mask is
characterized by a mouth shaped in
the form of mythical aso’,
the «dog-dragon» protector. It comes
from the Mahakam River area.
Borneo. Eastern area.
Bahau.
Wood, pigment, patina.
36 x 29 x 22 cm
Price: SFr. 600.- | Inv.
2.010 |
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