Initiation mask - Bwa - Burkina Faso

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Initiation mask, a wooden work from Burkina Faso of the Bwa people, dating to the late 20th century, from a private Dutch collection; sold with stand, in good condition, authentic original, height 48 cm.

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Beautiful initiation mask used in the Bwa or Bobo community These kind of masks often represent spirits of nature or stylised animals. used during agricultural and initiation ceremonies, where their function was to protect the community and to ensure a harmonious living together. Collected in Burkina Faso in the late 1990,s and coming from a private Dutch collection. Beautiful collectors item! Height.; 48 cm.

Beautiful initiation mask used in the Bwa or Bobo community These kind of masks often represent spirits of nature or stylised animals. used during agricultural and initiation ceremonies, where their function was to protect the community and to ensure a harmonious living together. Collected in Burkina Faso in the late 1990,s and coming from a private Dutch collection. Beautiful collectors item! Height.; 48 cm.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bwa
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Initiation mask
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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