Gurunshi - Burkina Faso

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Ko is a wooden mask from Burkina Faso of the Gurunshi culture, dating to the mid-20th century, 60 cm tall, in good condition, original, provenance Colección privada, and not sold with a stand.

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This mask, known as Ko, which depicts an antelope, is worn by young men aged 15 and 16 during the final year of their initiation rites. The young man wearing this mask performs, during the course of the dances, dangerous leaps to prove his manhood.

Provenance: Medicus Mundi, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

This mask, known as Ko, which depicts an antelope, is worn by young men aged 15 and 16 during the final year of their initiation rites. The young man wearing this mask performs, during the course of the dances, dangerous leaps to prove his manhood.

Provenance: Medicus Mundi, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Gurunshi
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
60 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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