Zoomorphic mask · Burkina Faso, Nuna · ID: 3040684
not available anymore
Provenance
German Private Collection, HessenSize
H: 117,5 cm
H: 46.3 inch
Description
wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, plant fibres, probably depicting a crocodile with open snout, high board-like superstructure, surmounted by a standing female figure, completely painted with geometrical ornaments, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (esp. on the back), fine cracks, traces of abrasion
Comparing literature
Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 161