St. Louis Park, MN
This formidable wooden piece would be a visual statement wherever it is displayed.
Made in Burkina Faso, Africa and painted in subtle tones of sand, stone and ivory.
76" L x 13" H
Additional Information: A large horizontal winged wooden mask with in the center a head of a carved Hawk or Owl. This dramatic mask, painted on both sides, represents a bird with outstretched wings. It has become known, however, by collectors as the "butterfly" mask, and was danced by holding the mask by a rope attached to the back.
Danced by the Bwa, it represents protective spirits carved in animal forms, like the hawk. This horizontal hawk mask features a bird with large round mouth and a striking downward sloping "beak." The hawk's wings use geometric patterns and sharp color contrasts which refer to moral principles. These symbols represent the "path of the ancestors," a difficult experience which villagers must follow if they are to succeed in life. This type of mask is also found among the Nuna.
Such masks celebrate the spirit of the hawk in order to obtain protection and blessings, a graphic example of the animist beliefs still practiced in Burkina. The dancer imitates the movements of a hawk in flight, rotating the mask around his face and swooping his body from side to side, accompanied by the beating of drums. The Bwa, and their neighbors the Nuna, who use similar masks, live in the arid savannas of south-central Burkina Faso. The Bwa are a small group, numbering around 300,000, and subsist primarily by farming.
Recommended Reading: For some excellent information and photos, see BLACK AFRICA, by Laurie Meyer.
Excellent antique condition!
Please view all photos for more details and condition, any imperfections are pictured to the best of our ability.
Removal: Friday, September 10th 10am-5pm
6313 Cambridge St. St. Louis Park MN 55416
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| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
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| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Hammer Price Tier | Buyer's Premium | Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 - $4,999.99 | 13.00% | ||
| $5,000.00 - infinity | 10.00% | $1,000.00 | |
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339015
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Sep 08 07:32pm
| $561.11 |
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343376
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Aug 31 12:55am
| $470.00 |
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339015 ^
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Aug 31 12:55am
| $445.00 |
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343376
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Aug 31 12:55am
| $444.44 |
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339015 ^
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Aug 31 12:54am
| $413.88 |
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343376
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Aug 31 12:54am
| $388.88 |
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339015
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Aug 26 09:53pm
| $313.88 |
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343376
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Aug 26 12:40am
| $260.00 |
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339015
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Aug 25 06:10pm
| $232.22 |
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343376
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Aug 24 08:15pm
| $190.00 |
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339015 ^
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Aug 24 08:15pm
| $165.55 |
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343376
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Aug 24 08:15pm
| $155.55 |
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339015 ^
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Aug 24 08:12pm
| $127.22 |
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343376
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Aug 24 08:12pm
| $122.22 |
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339015 ^
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Aug 24 08:12pm
| $106.11 |
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343376
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Aug 24 08:12pm
| $101.11 |
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339015
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Aug 24 03:04pm
| $82.77 |
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343376
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Aug 23 01:02am
| $17.14 |
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380458
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Aug 21 05:38pm
| $16.14 |
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301005 ^
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Aug 21 01:53am
| $15.14 |
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241270
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Aug 21 01:53am
| $14.14 |
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301005 ^
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Aug 20 09:52pm
| $13.03 |
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241270
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Aug 20 09:52pm
| $12.03 |
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301005
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Aug 19 05:59pm
| $11.00 |
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344760
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Aug 19 04:51am
| $5.00 |