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Burkina Faso Zoomorphic Horse Dance Mask Late 19th Century

$2,400
£1,849.96
€2,212.93
CA$3,490.25
A$3,598.18
CHF 2,044.45
MX$45,546.37
NOK 23,411.88
SEK 24,526.84
DKK 16,543.01

About the Item

A stunning Zoomorphic Dance mask The masks serve to invoke spirit animals, ancestors, or protective deities, bringing their spiritual qualities into the human world. Used in ceremonies to honour ancestors, promote fertility and ensure the well being of the community. Among the many animal-form masks in Burkina Faso, the horse mask is a significant art form, primarily used by the Bobo and Mossi peoples Height 19 inches Width 9 inches Depth 4.5 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102346801262

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