African Bwa Butterfly Mask. A Carved wooden plank mask with incised geometric designs accented with mineral pigments. The size and weight of this butterfly-shaped mask required great strength and skill from its performer. Worn with a costume of long raffia fibers and danced during the dry season at initiations, annual renewal ceremonies, burials, and market days. Provenance: Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection, California. Size: 12.5'' x 51'' x 8.5'' (32 x 130 x 22 cm).

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