Mask "wan zega" · Burkina Faso, Mossi-Boulsa · ID: 3041712
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Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, FranceSize
H: 75 cm
H: 29.5 inch
Description
light brown wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, the facial plane divided by a protruding nose ridge, two pairs of eyes with four slits each, horn-like projection, rep. (breakage), cracks, small missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion, base;
“wan zega” behaves aggressively, chasing spectators and using whips liberally to keep crowds back from the performance area.
Expertise
Certificat d' Authenticite, Alain Dufour, St Maur, 24 May 2001
Publications
AHDRC: 0139724