A Fine Bwa Bushcow mask Ex Thomas Wheellock collection

A carved wooden dance mask with highly stylized horns in a large circular form, sharp ears, incised geometric designs accented with red and white kaolin clay pigments and black paints. Such masks know

A large carved wooden mask with stylized avian form and embellished with incised geometric and linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. Bwa / Bobo peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mas

A long carved wooden mask in the form of a chameleon lizard with a curled tail. The mask has incised designs and has been accented with red,white and black organic pigments and paints. Such masks are

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with bold painted and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nunuma or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 20.5 i

A large carved wooden dance mask in zoomorphic form, with tall horns and incised geometric designs. Nuna peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 36 inches in length. Provenance: The Thom

A large field used carved wooden Bushcow dance mask with woven rope and well used mouth bit. decorated with red, black, and white organic pigments and geometric designs. The mask features a tall round

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

A Very rare old hammered and cast aluminum bracelet with spike forms and featuring the image of a Leaf mask dancer. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Bracelet measures 6.25 x 5.25 inches. Pr

A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

Energetic carved wooden dance mask with linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Monkey masks are often the leaders in masquerade dance groups used for entertainment. Winiama peoples, Burkina Fa

A Carved wooden helmet style mask with swept back horns, long snout and painted with mineral pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 13 x 10 inches. A Metal display stand

Carved wooden Mask in the image of a Bushcow with decorative elements including an avian finial. decorated with red, black, and white organic pigments and geometric designs carved in relief. The mask

A tall carved wooden painted plank mask with anthropomorphic central support and avian images, accented with red, black and white kaolin clay pigments. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Proven

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep unruly spectat

According to Thomas Wheelock, such masks originate in the far eastern area near Boulsa, Burkina Faso and were worn by aggressive dancers who would patrol the ceremonial grounds and keep un-ruly specta

A carved wooden Zoomorphic ceremonial mask in the form of a Bushcow, with stylized horns, long dramatic face and very well handled and worn surface suggesting field use. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Afr

A very fine older carved wooden "Women's" stool with traditional form, and incised linear designs, golden honey colored surface patina ,signs of field use and wear. The Stool measures 13 x 7 inches. B

A Carved wooden mask with bold facial treatment and overall dramatic form. The mask with swept back horns , large square ears, stylized beard and decorated with incised geometric designs painted black

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with attached fiber regalia, well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 18 x 10 inches. A metal d

A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with elaborate form and classic overall desih=gn, painted black and accented with red pigments. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.25

A carved wooden dance mask in the form of an antelope with carved designs and tribal motifs accented with mineral pigments. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Mask measure 20 inches tall. *Th

A finely carved wooden mask with triangular snout and geometric designs throughout. Accented with black, white and red mineral pigments with a hint of blue pigment. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Afr

A carved wooden dance mask with raised central finial, incised linear designs and a well handled surface, worn attachment holes and obvious age and handling. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The

A highly stylized wooden helmet /cap mask with two horn like appendages and embellished with a reddish mineral pigment and abrus seeds. Mama peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The mask itself is 15 inches tall