Mossi Butterfly Dance Mask, Upper Volta

Likely circa 1900, polychrome over carved wood, a central animal effigy is flanked by "wings" embellished with low relief geometric designs highlighted by red, black and white paint.

11 x 56.5 in.

Collection of Mr. Samuel Locke Highleyman III, Wrightsville Beach, NC and Wyckoff, NJ Walter Marlowe, New York City tribal arts dealer in the 1970s

Wear and cracks consistent with age.

$300 - 500