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Bwa, Mask

Description

Bwa
Mask

Burkina Faso, late 19th-early 20th century
carved and painted wood
15 h x 5.75 w x 8.5 d in (38 x 15 x 22 cm)

Provenance: Fily Keita Tribal Arts, Los Angeles | Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Good condition. 1 x 1 inch loss with minor repairs to the back edge, near the hanging wire. Minor surface wear, faint stans, impressions, grain separations and impressions throughout, consistent with age. Presents well.

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Bwa, Mask

Lot 0119

Estimate $700-$900Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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