Lot 605
Strikingly Handsome Burkina Faso Festival Mask of Carved Wood, Organic Pigments. The art of the Burkina Faso, most especially their masks, are some of this most striking and remarkable pieces of tribal art from Africa. This Bobo helmet mask is worn with thick costumes made of long plant fibers, dyed in myriad colors and they are visually spectacular. Offered is an example of such a mask made of soft wood and decorated with organic pigments frayed fabric and cowry shells. Mask stands 27" tall and 13" deep and 8" across. Has minor splits in the wood from the dried wood but otherwise in terrific condition. Stands upright with no issue. One of the more striking masks in auction. Estimated Value $200 - UP
From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring.
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| Realized $120 |
