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MaskK2.422

Rounded mask with an open beak-like mouth. Covered with incised line patterns that consist of a horizontal band of cross hatching around the forehead, x formations around the upper portion where there are two rounded ear-like knobs, and vertical lines around the top of the head. Upper beak-like portion of the mouth has vertical zig zag band at either side. Fin-shaped nose-like protrusion on top of the upper beak-like portion. Has circular cut out eyes.

Culture
Bobo ?
Material
wood
Made in
Burkina Faso and Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressAg63

Headdress or helmet carved from one piece of wood with a domed shape, a bird's beak, domed eyes, and horns that curve upwards at the ends. Both sides have a semi-circular red band with a wider band containing alternate red and light brown triangular patterns. The beak tip is black, and the remainder of the beak has a red and light brown pattern composed of triangles. The tip and base of each horn is black, the remainder is decorated with alternating red and light brown diagonal bands delineated with black lines on the outer surface, and the inner surface is painted red. The ridged top of the crown is black.

Culture
Bobo
Material
wood and paint
Made in
“Upper Volta” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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