Lot n° 135
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
Important double-crested mask, carved with a cubist face, th - Lot 135
Important double-crested mask, carved with a cubist face, the mouth open in a diamond shape over angular lips, concentric eyes giving it intense expressiveness and the nose forming a large arched blade in relief. It is adorned with numerous engraved geometric symbols.
Wood, natural pigments, old brown patina and internal wear marks.
Winiama, western Burkina Faso.
Dimensions with base : 92 cm
Dimensions without base : 63 cm
Bibliography: Land of The Flying Masks, The Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, Prestel Editions, page 400, Fig. 90, for a very similar mask.
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