Winiama / Nunuma Plank Mask, Burkina Faso #794 glass elephant ornament I remember showing my friend

I remember showing my friend Lauren my meagre collection (at that point) and her being particularly drawn to this piece

Ramen Ornament

and fine resinous coffee color patina

Bead Size : 8mm x 5mm Faceted Ruby Rondelles

Although a

Winiama / Nunuma Plank Mask, Burkina Faso #794 glass elephant ornament I remember showing my friendWiniama Nunuma Plank Mask, Burkina Faso A zoomorphic Winiama or Nunuma Plank Mask from Burkina Faso, with a hollowed oval form bearing a monkey like face, with raised diamond shaped mouth and triangular eyes, pointed protruding ears; the head mask part is crowned by two elliptically shaped superstructures, interrupted by a lozenge and topped by a crescent shaped form. The surface is painted with regular triangles of white kaolin pigment. "Most of