Mask

69-15-6

From: Burkina Faso

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 69-15-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mossi
Provenience Burkina Faso
Section African
Materials Wood | Paint
Technique Carved | Painted
Description

In shape of oversize suger scoop; long "handle", long narrow ridge with serrated edge forms nose. 3 open slits form each eye; 3 scratches form each eyebrow. Crudely carved. Faint traces of white paint.

Length 91 cm
Width 17 cm
Thickness 21 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1969

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