African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso XXe century including the Wrapped Reichstag

including the Wrapped Reichstag

The wooden structure has no defects to report

Different color on the backside of the leather

like a rare pair with 2 different shapes that can be used in different ways

teak furniture was common

African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso XXe century including the Wrapped ReichstagBwa mask from Burkina Fasso, Black Volta River region. Culture: Bwa peoples Depth : 16 cm Width : 35 cm Height : 127 cm. Provenance: Private Swedish collection Bwa plank masks are conceived to embody supernatural forces that act on behalf of the families that commission and use them. In this example bold linear designs are juxtaposed with sculptural elements that extend the flat planes of the composition. These elements include a hook form projecting