Extension Mask
Africa, Burkina Faso, 2nd half of 20th century, polychromed wood, Extension Mask decorated with geometrical motifs, lenght 173 cm
Mask in shape of bird with spreaded wings; these mask was wearing on expurgatory types of ritual ceremonies which served to maintaining the balance between gods and human, these ritual holds twice a year (during April and Septembre) and usually takes three days
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auction 18
starting price
19 000 CZK
€ 792
hammer price
19 000 CZK