SKU: 134822
Bobo Snake Mask Burkina Faso
Height: 18.0
Width: 7.0
Depth: 7.5
Width: 7.0
Depth: 7.5
$210.00
Description
The Nyanga masks danced by the Bobo people of present day Burkina Faso appear to entertain the townspeople and in the past accompanied masks used by blacksmiths during ceremonies for funerals and initiations.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Bobo
Country of Origin: Burkina Faso
Condition
Damage/Repair: Indigenous repair to top of mask, pigment chipped, snake head comes off.
Overall Condition: Fair to poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Fair to poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.