Kurumba Painted Wooden Antelope Head Burkina Faso

$2,500 · Offered by Second Story Books

Carved wooden figure with a long projecting head, tall upright horns, and painted geometric designs in black, red, and blue. The abstract form and bold patterns reflect the distinctive visual traditions of the Kurumba people of Burkina Faso. These works were created for ceremonial and cultural use and emphasize symbolic form over naturalistic representation. Mounted on a wooden stand for display.Dimensions approximate : 45 x 23 x 4 inches 47 inches with stand

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