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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3420/35

Yatenga mask has spherical face covered in a repeating triangle pattern with diamond cutout eye holes within a white horizontal band. Extending down from the face is a long black rectangular mouth with carved red concentric triangles on top. A large projection extends up from the face mask with slit down centre. It is painted with a large repeating triangle design. There is a cloth tie attached to either side of the face, and a wooden bite bar through the interior.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Mossi
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 151.0 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
  • Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget
  • Made in Burkina Faso
  • Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3420/0035

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