Winiama. 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). Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 2010.82.3. Creative Commons-BY.

Double-Horned Mask

19th century

Winiama

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Winiama
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment, metal, Abrus precatorius seeds, beeswax
Medium: wood, pigment, metal, abrus, precatorius, seeds, beeswax
Locations: Place made: Burkina Faso
Dimensions: 18 x 7 1/2 x 9 in. (45.7 x 19.1 x 22.9 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
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Double-Horned Mask

Winiama

Arts of Africa

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