Kagle is the rough and vigorously dancing gle (mask) that
takes its name from the hooked
sticks it carries (ka means "hook")
and hurls into the crowd.
Kagle whips bystanders, throws
the stick indiscriminately into the
crowd and generally rouses the
people. It is believed that this
was done in former times to
excite the town in preparation
for battle. Most of these masks
are meant to look like chimpanzees, and the wearer acts
accordingly.
11"H x 5.75"W x 5"D
Kagle is the rough and vigorously dancing gle (mask) that
takes its name from the hooked
sticks it carries (ka means "hook")
and hurls into the crowd.
Kagle whips bystanders, throws
the stick indiscriminately into the
crowd and generally rouses the
people. It is believed that this
was done in former times to
excite the town in preparation
for battle. Most of these masks
are meant to look like chimpanzees, and the wearer acts
accordingly. Ex James Schmidt Collection
11"H x 5.75"W x 5"D
