Bwoom Mask

label QS:Len,"Bwoom Mask"

label QS:Lfr,"Masque Bwoom"

Shortlink:

https://dewiki.de/b/36c4d5

Quelle:

Wikimedia Commons

Größe:

1536 x 1312 Pixel (497268 Bytes)

Beschreibung:

A mask from the Kuba Kingdom. Kuba mythology revolves around three figures, each represented by a masquerade character: Woot, the creator and founder of the ruling dynasty; Woot’s spouse; and Bwoom. Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is often performed in conflict with the masked figure representing Woot.

Lizenz:

CC BY 3.0

Credit:

Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 73.178_edited_version_SL1.jpg

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