Mask "wan zega" ·  Burkina Faso, Mossi-Boulsa · ID: 3041712

Description

light brown wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, the facial plane divided by a protruding nose ridge, two pairs of eyes with four slits each, horn-like projection, rep. (breakage), cracks, small missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion, base;
“wan zega” behaves aggressively, chasing spectators and using whips liberally to keep crowds back from the performance area.

Expertise

Certificat d' Authenticite, Alain Dufour, St Maur, 24 May 2001

Publications

AHDRC: 0139724