Lafana mask, Burkina Faso

Polychrome painted wooden plank mask, Nafana, Burkina Faso, on metal stand.
Dimensions: 244×66×30 cm. (H x W x D) Includes certificate of authenticity.

To wear this heavy monumental mask the dancer had to be strong. The mask represents a spiritual animal. Vertical and feminine masks are worn during harvest festivals, funerals to protect the living and to bring prosperity and happiness.