Mask - Gurunsi - Burkina Faso

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Large Gurunsi wooden mask from Burkina Faso, dating to 1910–1920, 60 cm high by 40 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, sold with a custom stand and a certificate of authenticity, provenance: private Belgian collection.

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Very beautiful large Gurunsi mask carved in wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful large Gurunsi mask carved in wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Burkina Faso
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Gurunsi
Height
60 cm
Width
40 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
BelgiumVerified
8591
Objects sold
98.64%
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