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Description : LARGE 8 Foot Tall African Bobo BWA Polychrome Plank Mask , Burkina Faso. The imagery found in masks of the Bobo, Bwa, Kurumba, Mossi, and others living in Burkina Faso commonly combine the stylized features of humans, animals, and even insects. Bold geometric shapes repeated in brightly painted designs enliven the surfaces of these relatively abstract forms. When used in performances the masks embody nature or ancestor spirits that interact with human beings and influence their lives. They appear at important funerals to honor the dead and escort the deceased's soul to the world beyond. They also dance at agricultural festivities to ensure the proper progression of the seasons, and at initiation rituals to help introduce young men and women to the secrets and responsibilities of adulthood. Approx. Net Weight: 42lbs Keywords: Tribal, ethnographic, Ref: BD1310
Price: 750.20 USD It's free to register now to view!
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About the lot N° 1002
Title : 8Ft African Bobo Bwa Plank Mask
Medium : Wood
Size : 103in x 23in
Condition report : This piece is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age. Please see photos for details.
Bradford's, auctioneer, Sun City, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : ETHNOGRAPHIC & INDIGENOUS ARTS AUCTION! ASIAN, AFRICAN, INDIAN & TRIBAL, ARTS, ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES & MORE!
Sale date : 06 Jun 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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