Double-Horned Mask

Possibly Winiama; possibly Bwa; possibly Bobo

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Caption

Possibly Winiama; possibly Bwa; possibly Bobo. Double-Horned Mask, 19th century. Wood, pigment, metal, Abrus precatorius seeds, beeswax, 18 x 7 1/2 x 9 in. (45.7 x 19.1 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 2010.82.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Double-Horned Mask

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Burkina Faso

Medium

Wood, pigment, metal, Abrus precatorius seeds, beeswax

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

18 x 7 1/2 x 9 in. (45.7 x 19.1 x 22.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass

Accession Number

2010.82.3

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