Mask - Bwa - Burkina Faso

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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Bwa mask in polychrome wood with a semi-crusted patina, complete with the original corded fibre headdress, Burkina Faso origin, from a private collection, 45 cm high, 12 cm deep and 23 cm wide, in good condition.

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Bwa mask in polychrome wood with a semi-crusted patina. Complete with the original headdress made of braided plant-fiber cord. Height 42 cm, including the headdress. From an old Italian collection.

Bwa mask in polychrome wood with a semi-crusted patina. Complete with the original headdress made of braided plant-fiber cord. Height 42 cm, including the headdress. From an old Italian collection.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bwa
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Material
Textiles, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
45 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
12 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
ItalyVerified
200
Objects sold
94.29%
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