Zoomorphic mask
Burkina Faso, Winiama
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Provenance
Robert Duperrier, Paris, FranceTaille
H: 55 cm
H: 21.7 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, entirely decorated with geometrical ornaments, crowned by broad flattened ears/horns, pierced around the rim, traces of insect caused damage, small missing parts, metal socle;
the masks of the Winiama mainly depict bush spirits and spiritual beings who adopted animalic forms. The most frequently portrayed animals are antelope, buffalo, warthog, hornbill, hyaena and snake.