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Bamana

Horse’s Head (Koredugasokun) for Kore Masquerade

Bamana, 1900-1932

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Bamana

Horse’s Head (Koredugasokun) for Kore Masquerade

Bamana, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, 53.5 H x 41.5 D x 5.5 W cm.
Credit Line Gift of Bernice Barth, Los Angeles
Object Number 2000.233
in the form of an antelope head with two long narrow ears, two projecting cylindrial eyes, a hole from the nasal septum, a hole through the neck, and designs on the face consisting of parallel lines decorated with triangles.

Culture

Bamana

2000–2000

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