Lot 142: A Nuna or Numinia spirit mask

Nuna or Numinia peoples, Burkina Faso; H: 9 1/2"

The mask with large rounded eyes and simple nose with wide toothy mouth and raised fin-like projections on either side of the head (some insect depredation to one side) the whole covered with geometric patterning in typical red, black and white. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Tribal Arts Gallery, NY prior to 1984

Price Realized: $300

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