Wan-Nyaka mask
Burkina Faso
Reference: MFZ-28
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- Height
- 64 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Mask belonging to a secret society of hunters. Participates primarily in the agrarian ceremonies and accompanies on his last trip the deceased members of his society…
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Full original description
Mask belonging to a secret society of hunters. Participates primarily in the agrarian ceremonies and accompanies on his last trip the deceased members of his society and at the funerals of the notables. He is currently participating in playful events and the reception of important visitors.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Burkina Faso. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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