Zemanek-Münster

Masque calao ·  Burkina Faso, Gurunsi (Winiama / Nuna) · ID: 3049323

Vendu 750 €
Provenance
Private Collection, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Description

wood, strongly encrusted patina, sacrificial traces, base

This is an example for a very old mask that was retired from performing and became to an altar or shrine object on which sacrifices were offered to the spirits.

The designation “Gurunsi” is used as a collective term for several ethnic groups: Nuna, Winiama, Nunuma, Sisala, Kasena und Léla.


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