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Object type
mask
Materials
wood
Legend
The Kono mask is associated with the initiation societies of Bamana. Kono is also the name of a spiritual entity of the bush which has to be tamed in order to benefit from its power. It encourages the fertility of women and is also used in the fight against sorcery.
Place of collecting
Mali
Culture
Bamana
Acquisition related person
Jean Jaques Van Mol, as seller
Date of acquisition
1989-05-11
Dimensions
103 cm x 29 cm x 21 cm
Inventory number
EO.1989.32.1
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