Sujet
A helmet mask known as Mwaash a Mboy, one of three characters in a play retelling the myth of Bushoong royal origins, performed at major funerals, royal ceremonies and initiations
Légende
A helmet mask known as Mwaash a Mboy, one of three characters in a play retelling the myth of Bushoong royal origins, performed at major funerals, royal ceremonies and initiations, The long extension is an elephants trunk, indicating royal power. Zaire, Equatorial Africa, Kuba, Bushoong. Date/ Period : 19th 20th c Central Zaire.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
17 nov. 2009
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A21_410
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
46,3Mo (1,1Mo) / 33,1cm x 35,0cm / 3912 x 4134 (300dpi)