Lot n° 24
Estimation :
200 - 250
EUR
Result without fees
Result
: 150EUR
Mossi dance helmet. Burkina Faso. Carved wood, pigments, pl - Lot 24
Mossi dance helmet. Burkina Faso. Carved wood, pigments, plant fibers.
Anthropomorphic dance helmet with stylized frontal face, characterized by a long, straight nose, inlaid circular eyes, a discreetly half-open mouth and black, white and ochre geometric polychromy organized in angular registers. The headdress is topped by a vertical element curving backwards, accentuating the dynamic silhouette. Large skirt and hair in woven plant fibers with a patina from use, contributing to the kinetic effect during ritual performances. Old, consistent patina
Condition : Good
Height : 43 cm
Width : 16.5 cm
Weight : 920 grs
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