Character wearing a mask - Mossi - Burkina Faso

Character wearing a mask Mossi culture, Burkina Faso. Height: 42 cm Beautiful and rare representation of a character wearing an animal mask. There are few examples of statues bearing such a traditional mask. This is an animal mask, probably a buffalo. The style is mastered, the volumes are well rendered. The body is taut, the figure is alert, concentrated. He clearly has a mission, a function to honor. His presence is gentle and powerful. It is a lifelike object. The sculptor managed to breathe life into it. Beautiful old patina. A fine antique and authentic collectible piece. Circa 1950. Provenance: Galerie Noir d'Ivoire, Paris.

Estimate:£590.23

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