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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)
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