Mossi / Winiama Kedouneh Mask, Burkina Faso #770 bone mala - Witchcraft some maskers are

- Witchcraft some maskers are said to be sorcerers and masks to contain magical powers

14 1/2" long

The enormous number of different masks embody unspecified spirits of the deceased

Nritya Ganapati means the dancing Ganesha

Mossi / Winiama Kedouneh Mask, Burkina Faso #770 bone mala - Witchcraft some maskers areMossi Winiama Kedouneh Mask, Burkina Faso #770 A Winiama armorial mask called Kedouneh, an animal head with bulging round eyes and open mouth exposing the wooden teeth, crowned by a sickle shaped crest and two large horns in curved position; fine patina of kaolin and blackened geometrical patterns. Measurements: 75cm Condition: Excellent, signs of age and use