Máscara Tribal S1429 – Somalia
In exihibition at our gallery in Porto
The Karo people are a subgroup of the Batak Toba and inhabit the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. They have largely resisted proselytization and adhere to traditional animistic beliefs and practices. Gundala masks such as this one were traditionally used to pray for rain at seed sowing time, or as comical entertainment for the community leaders during major festivals.
| Ethnicity | Somali |
| Region | Somalia |
| Material | Wenge Wood |
| Dimensions | 52 H x ? W |
| Function | Ceremonial / Decoración |
| Details | Tallada a mano en una sola pieza. |
| Curiosity | La madera wenge es una madera exótica de calidad, muy versátil y con un característico coloreado oscuro. De hecho, es de las maderas más oscuras que hay. Se trata de un material pesado, de gran dureza que permite trabajos de ebanistería muy finos. |
