African Burkina Faso Bwa or Bwamu Yehoti Butterfly Mask
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Description
African Burkina Faso Bwa, Bobo, or Bwamu "Do" Yehoti butterfly burial and ceremonial mask (20th Century), carved wood and natural pigment depicting an abstract hawk's wings and head with outstretched wing with concentric circles, diagonal parallel lines with arrow lines, cross hatched face, outward facing proboscis, and single opening through mouth, backside is decorated in a checkerboard pattern of black and white and a shroud to secure the wearer's face.
Condition
Very good condition commensurate with age.
Dimensions
20 x 80 x 14 in
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African Burkina Faso Bwa or Bwamu Yehoti Butterfly Mask
Estimate $250 - $500
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Item located in Atlanta, GA, usOffers In-House Shipping
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