Toussian neushoornvogel plankmasker (Loniake) uit Burkina Faso goldface boeddha which requires both skilled craftsmanship

which requires both skilled craftsmanship and detailed knowledge of metalworking techniques

Also called Batikari

De naam van het masker is neushoornvogel masker

Some flutes may have decorative elements

Dimensions: ±13 x 9

Toussian neushoornvogel plankmasker (Loniake) uit Burkina Faso goldface boeddha which requires both skilled craftsmanshipDimensions: 41 x 31 x 13 cm. The Toussian (or Tussian) people of southwestern Burkina Faso use such masks in initiation rituals. The name of the mask is hornbill mask because it has the shape of a stylized bird and contains two hornbill heads at the top. During the ceremony, the entire body is covered and the mask is worn. The wearer then tries to imitate the animal as best as possible through movement and sound. This item is offered without a mask