Burkina Faso Mossi African Karanga Animal Spirit Mask

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Burkina Faso Mossi African Karanga Animal Spirit Mask:
$440.00

This is a lovely Old Mossi Karanga Mask from Burkina Faso. This mask was regarded as the seat of the spirit, but they might also represent the totemic animal of the clan. Each family would refer to an appropriate myth explaining the mask’s origin. They preside over the sacrifices offered at the beginning of the rainy season, which were to insure the community a good millet crop and harvest of wild fruits. They “supervised,” before the first harvest. Between “appearances,” the masks remained in the family shrine, where they received prayers and sacrifices for those members of the family who were in need, and they aided communication with the ancestors. This Mossi mask has a beautiful textural quality as well as a very unique design. A wonderful clan mask that would be a great addition to your collection and to your home.Top of mask
20\" long
Mask
5 1/4\" tall
7 3/4\" wide
5\" deepCollected in the field, shows some age, but in excellent condition.BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. WE CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES FOR ALL ARTIFACTS THAT WE SELL, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION TOWARD THEIR AUTHENTICITY. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT THE WORLD OF BACARA.