– 99 –
„ane“, sowie bei pompösen Begräb-
nissen von Mitgliedern des Bundes.
Die Maske wird ergänzt durch ein
buntes enges Kostüm mit falschen
Brüsten.
Maiden spirit mask „agbogho
mmwo“
wood, pigments, handwritten inven-
tory no. „557“, rest., base
This mask type symbolizes the ideals
of youthful female beauty. It belongs
to the “mmwo” men’s society and is
performed exclusively by men. It is
worn during harvest festivals (the
“yam cult”), the annual ceremonies
in honor of the earth spirit “Ane”, and
at elaborate funerals of society mem-
bers. The mask is complemented by
a colorful, tight-fitting costume with
false breasts.
H: 59 cm
Provenance
Lempertz, Brussels, Belgium, 28 April
2007, lot 98
Werner & Lotte Krause, Hamburg,
Germany
AHDRC: 0094394
Vgl. Lit.: Fagaly, William, Ancestors
of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011,
p. 212 f.
€ 2.000 - 4.000
Lot 202