Mask

69-15-8

From: Burkina Faso

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 69-15-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bobo
Provenience Burkina Faso
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Helmet face mask, very elongated face, long thin nose. 2 small round eyeholes, butterfly superstructure, iron spike in top, small extension below top. Completely covered with traces of red, white, and black paint, in geometric designs.

Length 88.5 cm
Width 32 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1969

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