Hyena Mask (Kore Society)
Tenacity is the hallmark of the hyena, which becomes relentless in his pursuit of a lion's dignity. During Kore Society teachings, certain animals wore bedraggled costumes and acted out extremes of bad behavior.
Wood, fiber, and deposits
21 7/16 x 7 13/16 x 5 1/4 in. (54.5 x 19.9 x 13.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.546
Provenance: Acquired by Katherine White (1929-1980), Seattle, Washington, in Mali (date unknown); bequeathed to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 1981