This sculpture formed the top of a mumuye vertical crest mask. Masks of this nature, associated with agrarian ceremonies to promote harvests, health, and human fertility, were used by neighboring groups, Wurkun/Bikwin, Mumuye, and Jukun, established in the middle Benoué. The wearer of the mask was presumably balancing it on his head. br /> The face is topped with a crest evoking the hairstyles of the group. Elements are enhanced with polychrome pigments, and patterns associated with the scarifications in use are inscribed on the surface. Satin patina, abrasions and erosions. The 100,000 Adamawa language speakers form a group called Mumuye and are grouped into villages, dola, divided into two groups: those of fire ( tjokwa ) relating to blood and the color red , guardians of the cult vabong , and those of water, ( tjozoza ), related to humidity and color white. It is from among the latter that the priests of the rain are chosen, initiates of the vadosong cult. The iagalagana statues were stored in a box, tsafi, reserved for this purpose, while another box, java, housed an individual with magical powers and surrounding himself with ritual objects linked to his function and his prestige.
240.00 € 192.00 € ( -20.0 %) Possibility of payment in 2x (2x 96.0 €) This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity
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