Object type: Scepter / ceremonial object
Origin: Burkina Faso
Period: Antique
Medium: Hand carved wood
Technique: Hand carved
Mount: Custom stand included
Dimensions (on stand): 24.5 inches height × 11.75 inches width × 3.5 inches depth
Condition: See photographs for details.
Description:
This antique hand carved scepter originates from Burkina Faso. The scepter is mounted on a custom stand. The work is published in "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso. The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection," Christopher D. Roy & Thomas G.B. Wheelock, Prestel: Munich (2007), appearing as Catalogue #266 and #271 on page 431.
Provenance:
Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection, New York.
Thomas G.B. Wheelock was a dedicated collector of African art, with a particular focus on the artistic traditions of Burkina Faso. His mission extended beyond mere acquisition; he sought to both celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region. Wheelock placed great value on the relationships he cultivated with local artists and communities, often traveling to Africa to engage directly with them. His efforts resulted in a profound connection to the cultural practices and artistic expressions of the region.
Wheelock's collection, amassed over more than thirty years, grew to include over 1,700 pieces, making it one of the most extensive and significant collections of its kind. Four of these works are now part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, while other pieces have been loaned to prestigious institutions, including the High Museum in Atlanta.
The importance of Wheelock's collection was further cemented with the publication of the rare and influential book, "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection." This publication highlights hundreds of works from the Nuna, Bwa, Bobo, and Mossi peoples, as well as notable pieces from the Lobi, Gurunsi, Winiama, and Lela communities.
Object type: Scepter / ceremonial object
Origin: Burkina Faso
Period: Antique
Medium: Hand carved wood
Technique: Hand carved
Mount: Custom stand included
Dimensions (on stand): 24.5 inches height × 11.75 inches width × 3.5 inches depth
Condition: See photographs for details.
Description:
This antique hand carved scepter originates from Burkina Faso. The scepter is mounted on a custom stand. The work is published in "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso. The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection," Christopher D. Roy & Thomas G.B. Wheelock, Prestel: Munich (2007), appearing as Catalogue #266 and #271 on page 431.
Provenance:
Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection, New York.
Thomas G.B. Wheelock was a dedicated collector of African art, with a particular focus on the artistic traditions of Burkina Faso. His mission extended beyond mere acquisition; he sought to both celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region. Wheelock placed great value on the relationships he cultivated with local artists and communities, often traveling to Africa to engage directly with them. His efforts resulted in a profound connection to the cultural practices and artistic expressions of the region.
Wheelock's collection, amassed over more than thirty years, grew to include over 1,700 pieces, making it one of the most extensive and significant collections of its kind. Four of these works are now part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, while other pieces have been loaned to prestigious institutions, including the High Museum in Atlanta.
The importance of Wheelock's collection was further cemented with the publication of the rare and influential book, "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection." This publication highlights hundreds of works from the Nuna, Bwa, Bobo, and Mossi peoples, as well as notable pieces from the Lobi, Gurunsi, Winiama, and Lela communities.
