African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso XXe century Adjustable height with a counter

Adjustable height with a counter balance weight

1910 in Simo

1950s/1960's

The glass is made by Orrefors

which went into production the following year

African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso XXe century Adjustable height with a counterBwa mask from Burkina Fasso, Black Volta River region. Culture: Bwa peoples Depth : 16 cm Width : 35 cm Height : 127 cm. Provenance: Private Swedish collection Bwa plank masks are conceived to embody supernatural forces that act on behalf of the families that commission and use them. In this example bold linear designs are juxtaposed with sculptural elements that extend the flat planes of the composition. These elements include a hook form projecting