Antelope mask carved of wood and painted. The face has a rectangular shape, with a split in the head which continues into two slightly curved horns extending up from the top of the head. The horns are painted with bands of red or black in alternating sections, and the face has two large concentric circle eyes, a large V-shaped design and a row of jagged teeth. Long yellow-brown fibre hair is attached to the back.

• Iconographic Meaning

  Antelopes are thought to be especially rich in nyama (life-force).

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Mossi
• Material wood, paint, plant fibre
• Measurements height 97.0 cm, width 30.0 cm, depth 20.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
• Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

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• Made in Burkina Faso

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• Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
• Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3420/0056