Zoomorphic mask
Burkina Faso, Winiama
not available anymore
Provenance
European Private CollectionSize
H: 37 cm
H: 14.6 inch
Description
wood, polychrome paint, in form of a warthog, three tube-shaped protrudings at the temples, pierced around the rim, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
the knowledge of the masks and their geometrical patterns is restricted to the male population. During a two week initiation the boys are introduced to this secret knowledge, which also serves for mediation of social and moral values.