Zemanek-Münster

Zoomorphic mask ·  Burkina Faso, Bwa · ID: 3033279

Vendu 1 800 €
Provenance
German Private Collection

Description

wood, encrusted black, white and red pigment, cord, in form of a buffalo(?) head, completely decorated with incised and painted ornaments, rep. (right horn), missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on base;
the animal masks represent “spirits of the wild” at which a lineage feels especially related to and expects protection at the field work.


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