Unspecified / 1990
Le masque d'une dynastie Temné = The mask of a Temne dynasty
Le masque d'une dynastie Temné = The mask of a Temne dynasty
The Smithsonian catalogs Le masque d'une dynastie Temné = The mask of a Temne dynasty as articles in its Temne brass masks (Costume) records.
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Temne brass masks are masks of chieftaincy, representing guardian spirits of ruling dynasties. These metal masks are helmet masks with separately attached faces. The particular Temne mask which Hart is discussing is the face portion of what was originally a complete helmet mask. The mask in question belongs to the Musée Barbier-Mueller. Hart broadens his discussion from the single mask to conside