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NUNA/NUNUMA, Burkina Faso.
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NUNA/NUNUMA, Burkina Faso.
See original version (French)
Estimate €800 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
NUNA/NUNUMA, Burkina Faso.
Hardwood, polychrome pigments (black, white and brick-red).
This superb hornbill mask is striking for its elegance and sculptural presence. Its design centres on the long, curved beak and the vertical projection above the head. This high-quality mask is the work of a sculptor (blacksmith) and is worn by members of the mask society at sowing festivals and the funerals of dignitaries.
H. 92 cm.
See original version (French)
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