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Large African Elefhant Mask - BOBO, BWA - Burkina Faso TRIBAL ART, PRIMITIF




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:15886621Tribe: Bwa
Original Description:
African BOBO (BWA) elephant mask, Burkina Faso - Africa 
A large and imposing mask.
These kind of masks were used in dances performed at initiation rites of boys and at funerals of important people. The mask has to appease the spirits. It has the typical BOBO geometrical patterns and a beautiful patina.

Overall good condition, possible traces of use.  Take a good look at the pictures.
Dimensions approx .:
Height: 22.4 inch, 57 cm
Width: 11.0 inch, 28 c...m
Depth: 7.1 inch, 18 cm
From a privat Belgian collection. 
Overall Condition: Good
Sold without the stand
We welcome all reasonable offers!
Insured and registered shipping.
Combined shipping possible, please ask for rates.
We appreciate your bussiness and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!


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