Posted 10 years ago
jplamm
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I found this cool old mask at a church fair where I was helping. Not sure how to figure out origin, age or if just a cool reproduction. Holes all the way around I would guess would have been used for feathers?
Any direction appreciated.
Thanks!
Jenn
It's African, from Upper Volta. The holes around the edge are for attaching either the fabric or raffia/cordage, that helps conceal the dancer.
Probably a modern piece, made for sale, but based on an actual traditional mask.