SKU: 148328
Mossi Bird Hunter's Mask Burkina Faso
Height: 20.0
Width: 11.5
Depth: 3.0
Width: 11.5
Depth: 3.0
$250.00
Description
The Mossi, currently the largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso, trace their origins to horsemen who migrated northward from present-day Ghana in the 1500s. Renowned for their vibrant masquerades, the Mossi people use large, finely crafted masks and colorful costumes in ceremonies and celebrations. Elders hold a special status, receiving elaborate funerals featuring masked dancers representing ancestors, spirits, and natural forces through dramatic and vigorous performances.
148328
Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Mossi
Country of Origin: Burkina Faso
Condition
Damage/Repair: Rusted metal
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.