Persona. Masks of Africa
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