Porcupine mask - Bwa People, Burkina Faso M53 - Sold
Porcupine mask - Bwa People, Burkina Faso M53 - Sold
Porcupine mask - Bwa People, Burkina Faso M53 - Sold 1
Porcupine mask - Bwa People, Burkina Faso M53 - Sold 2
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Porcupine mask - Bwa People, Burkina Faso M53 - Sold

The many rows of triangles probably represent the quills, although this style of mask usually is called a sun or soleil mask. The first masks of this type were collected by Henri Kamer about 60 years ago, and appeared on the cover of his book entitled Haute-Volta.

Ex. Leonard Kahan Gallery, New York Ex. Christopher and Genevieve McConnell collection
Left side of face eroded. Multiple cracks especially around mouth and nose area.

Height: 27 ¼" x Width: 22" x Depth: 6 ¼"

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