Fasnachtshelge "Tschiwing Gömm"
1957
unspecified
From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland
1957
unspecified
From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland
Fasnachtshelge "Tschiwing Gömm" is a 1957 unspecified by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, depicting ethnology, held at Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
This painting shows two big, smiling cartoon faces playing with a blue ball. One face is orange with a red hat, and the other is yellow with a red hairdo. They’re wearing bright clothes—red, blue, and green—and look like they’re having fun. Underneath, there’s writing in a language you might not know. The words look like they’re part of a joke or a song, which makes the scene feel lively. The thick, bold colors and simple shapes give it a playful, almost childlike energy. If you like this style, check out ethnology to see how art like this connects to culture.
