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THBBird Mask, Bobo Burkina Faso
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About Auction
TimedApr 7, 2023 - Apr 13, 2023
African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the years. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
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- Lot Description
African Tribal Art: Bobo People, Burkina Faso: Anthropomorphic Bird Mask, Early 20th Century. Carved wood with long beak lined with teeth, worked geometric decoration overall, painted in black and reddish-brown pigments and heightened with white. A small bird perches on the top of the mask, along with a chameleon. Remnants of a rope harness are attached to the incised holes at the back of the mask. A custom-made steel display stand makes this mask appear animated.
35H x 7W x 10D, 35H on stand (inches).
Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York
https://youtu.be/9gqpYDcr898Condition
Good condition. Minor abrasions, wood desiccation, pigment losses.
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