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Bobo Uele Mask, Bwa, North Burkina Faso, First Half of 1900s

About the Item

Bobo Uele Mask in hand-carved wood from the Bwa tribe in northern part of Burkina Faso. Antilope-shaped mask with human-like face. Painted with white and black color. Provenance: Christies Amsterdam, dec 2001. Ex. Zemanek, Würzburg. Peter Willborg, antique dealer and collecter, Sweden.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    First Half of 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Has old signs of damages and restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7480234738282

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