Zoomorphic mask "molo" · Burkina Faso, Bobo · ID: 3042081
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
The object Zoomorphic mask “molo” with the object ID 3042081 was last part of the auction 86th Tribal Art Auction at May 27, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 203.
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Comparing literature
Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 169
Publications
Sargos, Patrick & Catherine, Afrique de la pensee magique au miracle de l'art, Biarritz 2008, ill 3.10
AHDRC: 0002986