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THBTall 20th C. African Mossi Polychrome Wood Karanga Mask
Lot 156
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
West Africa, Burkina Faso, northern Yatenga region, Mossi peoples, ca. late 20th century CE. An enormous karanga mask made from a singular piece of wood featuring an antelope head and tall panel finial with painted patterns. The antelope forms the lower portion and the facial covering of the mask and consists of an ovoid shape with a central nasal ridge, horns protruding from the brow, and triangular openings through which the wearer can see. The finial is flat and rectangular with geometric designs, lines and cut out areas in diamond and triangle shapes. The antelope and panel are both painted with red, black, and white pigments. The black is formed by burning the wood with hot pokers, which also adds a cracked texture. This dramatic mask is worn at funerals and other ceremonial events. The antelope represents a protective animal spirit or family totem that could communicate with the deceased. The Mossi word for 'mask' is wango; however, the designation as a Karanga mask stems from the oval face, plank-form finial, and antelope horns. This is certainly a monumental piece! Size: 5.5" W x 70" H (14 cm x 177.8 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased from dealers, beginning in the late 1980s to as recently as 2017
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#162902Fissure and cracks along upper tip of panel finial. Chips and nicks to peripheries and surface abrasions. Chipping and fading of pigments. Modern leather cords added for suspension.Condition
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