An Exceptionally Rare and Fine Hudoq 'Swine' Mask
Kenya or Kayan people, Kalimantan, Indonesia, wood, fibres, 45 cm high. The Hudoq masks are part of a ceremony for a fertile harvest. The Hudoqs, wearing brightly colored masks and costumes made from banana leaves, try to frighten the spectators, who represent pest-spirits. This mask still has the original wicker cap filled with hornbill feathers. Hudoqs were also used by shamans for healing rituals. Mostly representing a mythical creature, part Aso, hornbill and dragon, this rare mask represents the wild boar, probably referring to the sacrifice during funerary rites.
Provenance:
Serge le Geunnan, Paris;
Francois Coppens, St. Niklaas.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
13.10.2022 - 17:07
- Stima:
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EUR 10.000,- a EUR 12.000,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
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EUR 8.000,-
An Exceptionally Rare and Fine Hudoq 'Swine' Mask
Kenya or Kayan people, Kalimantan, Indonesia, wood, fibres, 45 cm high. The Hudoq masks are part of a ceremony for a fertile harvest. The Hudoqs, wearing brightly colored masks and costumes made from banana leaves, try to frighten the spectators, who represent pest-spirits. This mask still has the original wicker cap filled with hornbill feathers. Hudoqs were also used by shamans for healing rituals. Mostly representing a mythical creature, part Aso, hornbill and dragon, this rare mask represents the wild boar, probably referring to the sacrifice during funerary rites.
Provenance:
Serge le Geunnan, Paris;
Francois Coppens, St. Niklaas.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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