Vintage Burkina Faso Nwenka Mask

Description

Impressive vintage Nwenka helmet mask from Burkina Faso. These masks are not meant to represent living beings, but rather the … more Impressive vintage Nwenka helmet mask from Burkina Faso. These masks are not meant to represent living beings, but rather the spirit of an animal. Striking red, white and blue pigments applied in traditional Burkina Faso geometric patterns. Tall sculptural mask with stylized features and rectangular cut-out eyes. Signs of age and use with worn patina and slight damage to bottom of narrow chin area. less