"Mossi Antelope Helmet Mask Burkina Faso"
Very beautiful wan-balinga mask Mossi helmet, representing an antelope with a human face that evokes a mythical Mossi figure, the mother of the first Mossi chief., the earth-based colors are typical of ancient productions, these masks were worn on the top of the skull, a thick layer of fiber was attached to it, it held the mask and hid the dancer. These masks are generally worn during the funeral of an elder, man or woman, and escort the body to the grave. Patina of use, it is early last century and has danced, approximately 31 /17 cm, stains, wear.For a similar model at the Cleveland Museum USA => MOSSI
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