Zemanek-Münster

Zoomorphic mask

Burkina Faso, Bwa
sold EUR 1,800
Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 37,5 cm
H: 14.8 inch

Description

wood, encrusted black, white and red pigment, cord, in form of a buffalo(?) head, completely decorated with incised and painted ornaments, rep. (right horn), missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on base;
the animal masks represent “spirits of the wild” at which a lineage feels especially related to and expects protection at the field work.


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