Animal mask - Mossi Bwa - Burkina Faso
Animal mask, Mossi culture, Burkina-Faso. H. 38cm
Beautiful Mossi or Bwa animal mask from Burkina Faso. It is a living and dynamic work. The face is strong, the gaze is deep and illuminated, the half-open mouth reveals its teeth. The composition is interesting, it mixes square volumes and rounded volumes. Geometric patterns are also carved on the face. It is covered with colored pigments, the whole thing has a beautiful old patina. Sold as is, see photo. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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Animal mask, Mossi culture, Burkina-Faso. H. 38cm
Beautiful Mossi or Bwa animal mask from Burkina Faso. It is a living and dynamic work. The face is strong, the gaze is deep and illuminated, the half-open mouth reveals its teeth. The composition is interesting, it mixes square volumes and rounded volumes. Geometric patterns are also carved on the face. It is covered with colored pigments, the whole thing has a beautiful old patina. Sold as is, see photo. A beautiful old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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