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A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock

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A Rare Bobo Shrine mask Ex Naegele Gallery: A carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such mi

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A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection: A long carved wooden mask in the form of a chameleon lizard with a curled tail. The mask has incised designs and has been accented with red,white and black organic pigments and paints. Such masks are

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A Fine Bwa Bushcow mask Ex Thomas Wheellock collection: A carved wooden dance mask with highly stylized horns in a large circular form, sharp ears, incised geometric designs accented with red and white kaolin clay pigments and black paints. Such masks know

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A Bwa Avian Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection: A large carved wooden mask with stylized avian form and embellished with incised geometric and linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. Bwa / Bobo peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mas

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Winiama Monkey African Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock: Energetic carved wooden dance mask with linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Monkey masks are often the leaders in masquerade dance groups used for entertainment. Winiama peoples, Burkina Fa

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A very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 14 x 7 x 6 inches. * There is no display stand for this mask. Provenance: The Thomas Wheelock Collection, New York.Co-Author of the definitive book on Burkina Faso arts "Land of the Flying masks".

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Fair, well weathered

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A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock

Name: A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock
SKU: 132745235
Price: 650 USD
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