Votive mask, carved wood and pigments, Burkina Faso, circa 1910–1920.

Votive mask, carved wood and pigments, Burkina Faso, circa 1910–1920.
A large dance or votive mask carved from wood and decorated with geometric patterns in blue, orange, and white pigments.
Originating from Burkina Faso and dating from around 1910–1920, this piece reflects the traditional craftsmanship and symbolic richness characteristic of West African ritual arts.
Height: 80 cm.