Zoomorphic mask ·  Burkina Faso, Winiama · ID: 3034468

Description

wood, dark brown patina, entirely decorated with geometrical ornaments, crowned by broad flattened ears/horns, pierced around the rim, traces of insect caused damage, small missing parts, metal socle;
the masks of the Winiama mainly depict bush spirits and spiritual beings who adopted animalic forms. The most frequently portrayed animals are antelope, buffalo, warthog, hornbill, hyaena and snake.

Comparing literature

Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 90