Zoomorphic mask "molo"
Burkina Faso, Bobo
not available anymore
Provenance
Catherine Sargos, Nancy, FranceSize
H: 138,5 cm
H: 54.5 inch
Description
light brown wood, large parts showing dark patina, elongated face with accentuated forehead/nose ridge and rectangular pierced eyes, crowned by long pointed horns, min. dam., insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion, base;
“molo” masks are used by Bobo smiths during initiations to represent the god “dow”, spirit of new life and growth in the springtime
Comparing literature
Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 169Publications
Sargos, Patrick & Catherine, Afrique de la pensee magique au miracle de l'art, Biarritz 2008, ill 3.10AHDRC: 0002986