Masque "wan zega" ·  Burkina Faso, Mossi-Boulsa · ID: 3041715

Description

light brown wood, polychrome paint, protruding nose bridge with notches, pierced eyezone, 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

Alain Dufour, Ramatuelle, 12 January 2002

Publications

AHDRC: 0142128