Mossi Karanga style mask, Burkina Faso 20th century
Mossi Karanga style mask, Burkina Faso 20th century
Lot. 38000215/664
Start the . 29 Mar 2025 00:00 AM
Finish. 29 Mar 2026 00:00 AM
Substraction. 343 days - 20 h. - 37 m. - 14 s.
Estimated Value.
Description.
A decorative wooden and pigment mask following models from the Mossi ethnic group. Made of wood and pigment from a single piece, it features carved and openwork geometric designs, as well as animal representations in the form of horns.
Used at funerals and rituals, Mossi Karanga masks are used to honour and watch over ancestors.
It shows visible restoration due to breakage.
Size: 164 x 10 cm
