Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3420/36

Mask with flat oval white face with a red line down the centre through a horizontal diamond with cutout eye holes. A vertical superstructure extends up from the face mask as well as a small horned animal. The panel has cutouts and has a small human at top, above four curved X's. Reverse painted solid black with white X's. Holes around face mask where fibre would have been attached.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Mossi
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 134.8 cm, width 16.7 cm, depth 13.7 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 3420/0036