Mask "wan zega"
Burkina Faso, Mossi-Boulsa
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Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, FranceTaille
H: 75 cm
H: 29.5 inch
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 2001Publications
AHDRC: 0139724