Initiation mask

Bwa people (Burkina Faso)

Late 19th – early 20th century

Height: 57cm – Length: 18.5cm

Wood, natural pigments

Rare monoxyle mask surmounted by a standing figure, arms sticking-out from the body, semi-bent legs.
Remains of pigments and old patina.

Provenance

Former André and Ursula Held Collection (Switzerland)
Former private collection (Switzerland)