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A Bwa Duck Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 9)

A Bwa Duck Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock A Carved wooden helmet style mask with darkened surface and incised designs and featuring a stylized Duck or avian form. Nuna or related ethnic group, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The mask measures 16 x

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Rare Nunuma Duck mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection (1 of 9)

Rare Nunuma Duck mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection 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

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A Mossi Plank Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection (1 of 17)

A Mossi Plank Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection 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

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Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collection (1 of 7)

Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collection 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

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A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 8)

A Mossi Mask Ex Thomas Wheelock A very old and weathered cap mask in the image of a Fulani woman. The mask has been painted with mineral pigments in black and white and accented with incised linear "scar" designs. Mossi peoples, Bur

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Rare Mossi Wan-Zega Dance mask Ex Thomas Wheelock collection (1 of 11)

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A Fine Bwa Bushcow mask Ex Thomas Wheellock collection (1 of 12)

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

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A Bwa Avian Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection (1 of 10)

A Bwa Avian Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection 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

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A Well Used Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 9)

A Well Used Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock carved from a heavy dense wood with a wonderful Zoomorphic form and well handled, golden honey colored surface patina suggesting years of field use. The Stool measures 20.5 x 8 x 7 inches. Bwa peoples

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A Fine Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 8)

A Fine Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock 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

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Elegant Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection (1 of 8)

Elegant Old Bwa Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection 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

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A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection (1 of 9)

A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection 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

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A Rare Bobo Shrine mask Ex Naegele Gallery (1 of 5)

A Rare Bobo Shrine mask Ex Naegele Gallery A carved wooden diminutive mask with exaggerated facial features , stylized form behind the head and a well weathered surface patina. According to Thomas Wheelock's book on Burkina faso masks, such mi

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Rare Bwa Aluminum Spike Bracelet Ex Thomas Wheellock (1 of 7)

Rare Bwa Aluminum Spike Bracelet Ex Thomas Wheellock 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

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A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection (1 of 11)

A Nuna Chameleon Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection 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

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A Mossi Chieftains Idol Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 6)

A Mossi Chieftains Idol Ex Thomas Wheelock A rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature such

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Winiama Monkey African Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock (1 of 6)

Winiama Monkey African Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock 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

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A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 8)

A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas Wheelock Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

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A Lobi Bateba Phuwe Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 6)

A Lobi Bateba Phuwe Ex Thomas Wheelock A carved wooden shrine idol representing a Bateba Thil or Spirit. The figure has a thick encrusted surface from years of sacrificial offerings being poured onto the idol. The figure measures 8.75 inch

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Rare Nuna Janus Hornbill Mask Ex Wheelock (1 of 9)

Rare Nuna Janus Hornbill Mask Ex Wheelock A very rare carved wooden jancus cap mask in avian form , well weathered and worn, classic treatment to the eyes, and featuring two small birds on the Hornbill beak , one eroded, and overall fantastic

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A Nuna Antelope mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection (1 of 11)

A Nuna Antelope mask Ex Thomas Wheellock Collection 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

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A Guro Portrait Mask Ex Thomas McNemar Estate (1 of 9)

A Guro Portrait Mask Ex Thomas McNemar Estate A Finely carved wooden face mask with a charming face and well handled surface suggesting some age. Guro peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14.5 inches on custom d

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Rare Pair of Kasena Anklets Ex Thomas Wheelock (1 of 6)

Rare Pair of Kasena Anklets Ex Thomas Wheelock A rare pair of old Kasena peoples Bronze anklets with a crocodile motif and semi-circular designs. Created using the lost wax method of casting, this is a rare pair of African tribal bronze's from a v

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A Mossi Antelope Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock. (1 of 8)

A Mossi Antelope Mask Ex Thomas Wheellock.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

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2 Bolon Shrine Posts, Burkina Faso, H: 3'7", 4'0", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bobo Posts, Burkina Faso, H: 5'10", 5'0", Ex Wheelock Collection

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3 Mossi Posts, Burkina Faso, Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bolon Shrine Pot Supports, Burkina Faso, H: 33", 39", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bolon Shrine Pot Supports, Burkina Faso, H: 2'9", 3'3", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bwa Stools, Burkina Faso, Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Dogon Locks, Burkina Faso, L: 10.5", 19", Ex. Wheelock Collection

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3 Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso, L: 16.5"- 20", Ex Wheelock Collection

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5 Voltaic Flutes, Burkina Faso, H: 7"-12", Ex Wheelock Collection

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Toussian Terracotta Vessel, Burkina Faso, H: 2'6", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 African Scepters, Burkina Faso, L: 16", 24", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bobo Scepters, Burkina Faso, L: 26", 27", Ex Wheelock Collection

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2 Bobo Axes, Burkina Faso, H: 26", 25.5", Ex Wheelock Collection

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Bwa Headpiece And Turka Ceremonial Wand, Burkina Faso, Published.

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