Mask, Ritual : 2014.1.14

Title:

Dance Mask

Object Name:

Mask, Ritual

Other Name:

Mask, Dance

Place of Origin:

Bobo (Gurunsi), Burkina Faso, Africa

Provenance:

Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 28"
W = 10"
D = 10"

Description:

Dance mask with round face. White, black and red circles, encircling bulgy eyes with large black centers, in white rectangular orbits. Large red hooked nose, wide oval—shaped open protruding black mouth, with white center and teeth. Black sides with white geometric designs. Two large horn finials, with black, red and white triangular geometric patterns carved on the outside. Inside of horns painted red, along with center of forehead and nose.

Collection:

Finley Collection

Material:

Wood W/Paint

Used:

Ritually Used

Technique:

Carving / Painting

Owned:

Art Department, Missouri Southern State University

Accession#:

2014.1.14