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 face is characterised by a general deformation of the traits and by perforated ears from which hang big pointed earrings.

Borneo. Eastern area.
Benuaq.
Wood, pigment, patina.
30 x 26 x 19 cm
Price: SFr. 300.-| Inv. 3.022 |