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Bwa / Nuna mask Burkina Faso Polychrome wood. 52 cm high
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118
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Bwa / Nuna mask Burkina Faso Polychrome wood. 52 cm high
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,200 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Bwa / Nuna mask
Burkina Faso
Polychrome wood. 52 cm high
Beautiful "Koan" antelope mask associated
spirits of the bush. These animal masks
would appear in various ceremonies such as funerals
such as funerals, purification of the village and hunting
evil spirits.
Provenance :
- Jacques and Denise Schwob Collection (1916-2008)
(Brussels)
- Christie's sale (Paris) 30 October 2018 lot 47
- Acquired at this sale by its current
current owners.
See original version (French)
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