face mask (Gegon)
yacouba bonde (? – ?)
Discover yacouba bonde, a renowned Burkinabe sculptor celebrated for his spectacular masks, including the iconic 'plank mask nwententay.' His work highlights Bwa culture and has been showcased worldwide, inspiring art enthusiasts and collectors.
Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: face mask (Gegon)
- Artist: yacouba bonde
- Year: 1950
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Movement: Tribal Art
- Corpus context: exploring identity & ritual" , geometric abstraction
- Keywords: tribal wood carving , black wood mask , wood mask sculpture
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range


