MOSSI, BURKINA FASO, PAINTED CRESTED DANCE MASK

MOSSI, BURKINA FASO, CARVED AND PAINTED CRESTED DANCE MASK. HEIGHT 40" WITH STAND

Ritual masks carved in wood by the MOSSI people- Burkina Faso. Mossi sculptors are famous for their polychrome masks which are worn during funeral ceremonies and to guard crop. These masks ? which hav

A very tall carved wooden plank mask from Burkina Faso. Traditional dance mask painted with red, black, and white pigments. With geometric eyes and triangle zig-zag patterns. Nunuma peoples, Burkina F

Burkina Faso Mossi African painted wood crocodile mask. Mask approximately 16" long 7.5" wide. Includes stand.

(lot of 2) African decorative carvings including a Pernde style, Zaire dance mask depicted with happy pronounced facial features and accented by raffia; together with Burkina Faso painted zoomorph mas

This is a carved wooden helmet mask from the Mossi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask features wonderful geometric designs and a tall central crest running down the entire length of the mask. The

This is a very fine old example of a "Wan Palega" or "Large Antelope" wooden mask from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. This highly decorated old hand carved wooden mask features incise

A tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Proven

Mossi Peoples, therianthropomorphic mask, Burkina Faso, carved and painted wood, depicting human face with characteristics of a rooster, 24"h x 7"w x 9"d Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor

A carved wooden ceremonial dance crest with painted and incised designs, stylized ancestor face and well handled surface. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Dance cap or crest measures 8.25

War mask carved in wood from the MOSSI - Burkina Faso. Oval face with pierced oval eyes, painted with white, black, blue and ochre pigments culminate in a central ridge. The nose is in relief. Good co

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

20th Century carved Burkina Faso African face mask. Features high crest design, adorned with antelope head and geometric pattern of rust red, cream and black. Head is surrounded by a fringe of fibers.

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with swept back horns, long snout and painted with mineral pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 13 x 10 inches. A Metal display stand

52" Mossi Karenga Mask, Burkina Faso Plank Mask. Hand Carved from one large piece of wood and hand painted. Despite Muslim and Christian influence over the last few hundred years the peoples of the Bu

AFRICAN TRIBAL BWA BOBO BURKINA FASO WOODEN DANCE MASK. Hand carved and decorated wooden artifact adquired in Africa between 1968 and 1971. - Height: 78 inches.

African Tribal Art: Mossi People, Burkina Faso: Helmet Mask with Snake, late 19th/Early 20th Century. Extremely worn, patinated surface, incised with geometric designs, showing traces of pigments. 26"

African Tribal Art: Mossi People Burkina Faso: Crest Mask, which combines the features of animals and birds. Carved wood, traces of pigments, residue from libations. 19th Century. Provenance: Private

African Tribal Art: Mossi People, Burkina Faso: Helmet Mask with Warthog, 19th Century. Extremely worn, patinated surface, incised with geometric designs, showing traces of pigments. An old rope is la

DESCRIPTION: Carved African tribal mask with later display mount, possibly Mossi, Burkina Faso. Angular face mask with geometric headdress, two horns and raffia netting and tie. Vintage paper labels v

African Tribal Art: Mossi People Burkina Faso: Crest Mask, which combines the features of animals and birds. Carved wood, traces of pigments, residue from libations. 19th Century. 17H x 7W x 11.25D (i

Description: Original MOSSI Mask / Burkina Faso origin. Medium: Wood, Linen and beads Measurement approximate: 18 H Inches Shipping cost: $45 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska applies

Fine Old African Mossi Mask, Burkina Faso. Carved wood. Size: 23'' x 8'' x 7'' (58 x 20 x 18 cm).