Title: Rooster Mask
Material: Wood and natural pigment
People: Nuna
Country: Burkina Faso
Description: Among the so called Gurunsi peoples of
Burkina Faso (Nuna, Nunuma, Winiama), masks
represent bush spirits that often take animal form.
This particular mask takes the shape of rooster. Such
masks appear at numerous ceremonies during the
masking season including funerals, initiations and
public entertainment events.
Due to natural wear and tear over time, this mask is
sold in as-is condition.
Dimensions: 17" height x 7 1/2" width x 7 1/2" depth
