Mask of MOSSI Tribe

Burkina Faso, 2nd half of 20th century, wood with white and red pigmet, metal, zoomorphic mask - karanga (Yatenga style), extension in shape of antelope's head and crocodile's body, h. 176 cm, in good condition - small craks and scratches; head of antelope is glued

Provenience: Owner of the piece is tribal art dealer (Mali, Sengou)Traore Ibraham (USA).

This type of ritual mask personalize nature spirits, used during burial rituals.

Sourcej: Christopher D. Roy, Thomas G.B. Wheelock, Land of the Flying Masks, Art And Culture In Burkina Faso, 2007.