Toussian neushoornvogel plankmasker (Loniake) uit Burkina Faso goldface boeddha Ruw en onbewerkt

Ruw en onbewerkt

with their symmetrical shapes and balanced support

The Tibetan Ghau was used to carry sacred relics

Some flutes may have decorative elements

which requires both skilled craftsmanship and detailed knowledge of metalworking techniques

Toussian neushoornvogel plankmasker (Loniake) uit Burkina Faso goldface boeddha Ruw en onbewerktDimensions: 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