Mask - Africa (No reserve price)

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Authentic sagittal-crested wooden mask from Africa, provenance Burkina Faso, associated with the Bwa (or Gurunsi) people, dating to 1940–1950, 60 cm high, in good condition with age-related wear and a dry patina.

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I am selling an authentic sculpted sagittal crest face mask.
This mask represents the spirit of the bush.
Traditional geometric decoration painted with natural pigments
Origin: Burkina Faso
Ethnic group: Bwa (or Gurunsi).
Period: middle of the 20th century
Height: 60 cm
Good overall condition with a dry and authentic patina.

I am selling an authentic sculpted sagittal crest face mask.
This mask represents the spirit of the bush.
Traditional geometric decoration painted with natural pigments
Origin: Burkina Faso
Ethnic group: Bwa (or Gurunsi).
Period: middle of the 20th century
Height: 60 cm
Good overall condition with a dry and authentic patina.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Africa
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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