BWA PLANK MASK
Burkina Faso, wood and pigment, 51" by 13"w, mounted on metal stand
These tall headdresses transformed the dancer into a supernatural being. They were used by the Do society at dances to promote fertility of the fields and at funerals of Do members.
Very good condition.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 471 : BWA PLANK MASK
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