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Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

Mask "Bird" MOSSI, from Burkina Faso, wooden, H = 35 ; L = 77 ; l = 20
The long beak is a symbol of fertility, embodying a spirit, and featuring a curved summit ridge, with a dark patina, and with colored threads and cowries

Masque "Oiseau " MOSSI  , du Burkina Faso , en bois  ,           H = 35 ; L = 77 ; l = 20  
   Le long bec est synonyme de fécondité , incarnant un esprit , et disposant d'une arête sommitale incurvée , 
   de patine sombre , avec des fils de couleur et cauris 


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Mossi bird mask from Burkina Faso, carved in wood, with dimensions 35 cm high, 20 cm wide and 77 cm deep, in good condition, provenance private collection.

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Mossi bird mask from Burkina Faso, carved in wood, with dimensions 35 cm high, 20 cm wide and 77 cm deep, in good condition, provenance private collection.

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