File:Bwa-serpent mask.jpg
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English: Serpent mask, Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso, Early-mid 20th century, Wood, pigment, bitumen, hair, plant fiber
This spectacular wooden mask depicts a serpent, an animal associated in Bwa myths with positive, protective qualities. During masquerade performances, the serpent mask twists its head rapidly from side to side so that its long, flexible body appears to undulate--an effect reinforced by the irregular zigzag design of its towering superstructure. The mask usually appears along with other red, black and white painted animal masks that depict, among other creatures, the bush cow, owl, crocodile and butterfly. Harvest celebrations, funeral rites, initiation ceremonies and community events all provide occasions for public masquerades, which involve the entire community and include song and dance accompanied by flute and xylophone. To prevent insect damage to the masks, the Bwa generally soak the masks in nearby reservoirs and repaint them annually. This is done as part of male initiation rites, when novices learn about the many different meanings of the red, white and black geometric patterns that embellish the masks. (National Museum of African Art) |
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Camera manufacturer | Canon |
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Camera model | Canon EOS 5D |
Exposure time | 1/13 sec (0.076923076923077) |
F-number | f/4 |
ISO speed rating | 400 |
Date and time of data generation | 13:27, 21 September 2008 |
Lens focal length | 47 mm |
Orientation | Normal |
Horizontal resolution | 72 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 72 dpi |
Software used | ACD Systems Digital Imaging |
File change date and time | 22:48, 7 October 2008 |
Y and C positioning | Centered |
Exposure Program | Not defined |
Exif version | 2.21 |
Date and time of digitizing | 13:27, 21 September 2008 |
APEX shutter speed | 3.625 |
APEX aperture | 4 |
APEX exposure bias | 0 |
Metering mode | Pattern |
Flash | Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression |
DateTime subseconds | 953 |
Color space | sRGB |
Focal plane X resolution | 3,086.925795053 |
Focal plane Y resolution | 3,091.2951167728 |
Focal plane resolution unit | inches |
Custom image processing | Normal process |
Exposure mode | Auto exposure |
White balance | Auto white balance |
Scene capture type | Standard |