Zoomorphic mask ·  Burkina Faso, Nuna · ID: 3040684

Description

wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, plant fibres, probably depicting a crocodile with open snout, high board-like superstructure, surmounted by a standing female figure, completely painted with geometrical ornaments, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (esp. on the back), fine cracks, traces of abrasion

Littérature comparée

Roy, Christopher D., Land of the flying masks, München 2007, ill. 161