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Character wearing a mask
Mossi culture, Burkina Faso.
Height: 42 cm

Beautiful and rare representation of a character wearing an animal mask. There are few examples of statues bearing such a traditional mask. This is an animal mask, probably a buffalo.
The style is mastered, the volumes are well rendered. The body is taut, the figure is alert, concentrated. He clearly has a mission, a function to honor. His presence is gentle and powerful. It is a lifelike object. The sculptor managed to breathe life into it. Beautiful old patina. A fine antique and authentic collectible piece. Circa 1950.

Provenance: Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris.

Personnage portant un masque
Culture Mossi, Burkina-Faso. 
H.42cm 

Belle et rare representation d'un personnage portant un masque animal. On trouve peux d'exemples de statues portant ainsi un masque traditionnel. C'est un masque animal, surement un buffle.
Le style est maitrisé, les volumes sont bien traités. Le corps est en tension, le personnage est à l'affut, concentré. Il a clairement une mission, une fonction à honorer. Sa présence est douce et puissante. C'est un objet habité. Le sculpteur à su lui insufflé la vie. Belle patine ancienne. Une belle pièce de collection ancienne et authentique. Circa 1950.

Provenance : Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris.


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Character wearing a mask - Mossi - Burkina Faso

Mid 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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The wooden sculpture Personnage portant un masque is a 42 cm-tall Mossi figure from Burkina Faso, dating to around 1950, with provenance from Galerie Noir d’Ivoire in Paris and sold with a stand.

Character wearing a mask - Mossi - Burkina Faso

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The wooden sculpture Personnage portant un masque is a 42 cm-tall Mossi figure from Burkina Faso, dating to around 1950, with provenance from Galerie Noir d’Ivoire in Paris and sold with a stand.

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