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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 26.6/14.2 Stand not included The Mask Features A Zoomorphic Creature With Earthy Toned Pigments And Geometric Patterns. We Believe It To Be ... moreMask From Burkina Faso, Either Bobo Or Gurunsi, Although The Origins Are Uncertain..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 26/15.7 Stand not included Bobo masks people live in eastern Burkina Faso masks , and also in Mali. They instituted a series of purification ... morerituals in order to reconcile themselves with nature. Their masks have the essential function of erasing evil and reinstating the God-given balance between sun, earth, and rain.,..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States African art Igbo and White Mask Female Spirit Face Mask. African Mask Wall Art Handmade Fish Puppet Mask. These Striking Face Mask Are Made By The Bwa ... morePeople Of Burkina Faso Mask Who Are Prolific Producers Of Art With A Rich Masking Tradition That Is Still Evolving And Flourising.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 40/9.8 Stand not included This fine and mask superb plank mask names Nwantantay, is handcrafted and used by the southern Bwa ethnic group, south ... moreof Dedougou mask in Burkina Faso. It is presumed to represent nature spirits that the family elders encountered in the wilderness, and which watch over their families. The zig-zag lines on the mask represent the path of the ancestors that all Bwa must follow, if they are to overcome adversity. The concentric circles are the sacred wells in one town that are said to be the “water spirit mask ”. The masks are used for entertainment during market days, for initiation of young adults, and at annual yam festivals.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States These Striking Face Masks Are Made By The Bwa People Of Burkina Faso Who Are Prolific Producers Of Art With A Rich Masks Tradition That Is Still Evolving ... moreAnd Flourising. Bwas.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 43.2/9.3 Sold without stand [Burkina Faso] mask Tribal Bobo mask or Bwa mask, made of wooden boards. The figure at the top may represent the ... morewise elders of the tribe. These masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Hardwood carving and decoration. Mid/late 20th century.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 76.6/13.8 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Emmaus, United States From The Bobo Mask Tribe, This African Sun Mask Is An Exquisite Artifact That Dates Back To The 1970's. It Played A Significant Role In Their Tribal Mask ... moreCeremonies. Adorned With Vibrant Vegetable Dyes,.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brooklyn, United States SIZE(CM): 47/11.4 African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, speaking Gur languages. ... moreWhile the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Red Wing, United States SIZE(CM): 56.5/15.8 Sold without the stand Superb LG Mask Bwa Plank Mask Burkina Faso. These Mask are believed to possess special powers which are controlled ... moreby those who wear them. Mask shaped w/ a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. The eyes are based on an owl and the hooked nose comes from the hornbill. Both these birds are thought to possess magical powers. The plank section is decorated with geometric patterns that creates an external rhythm which echoes the internal spiritual energy of the artwork..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 42.1/10.7 Sold without stand Superb Mask LG Vtg Bwa Plank Mask Burkina Faso. These masks are believed to possess special powers Mask which are ... morecontrolled by those who wear them. Plank shaped w/ a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. The eyes are based on an owl and the hooked nose comes from the hornbill. Both these birds are thought to possess magical powers. The plank section is decorated with geometric patterns that creates an external rhythm which echoes the internal spiritual energy of the artwork..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Charleston, United States If you're looking to add a touch of African artistry to your wall, the Bwa Mask is the perfect choice. This mask has gained worldwide recognition due ... moreto its distinctive shape and captivating design. The Bwa Mask is crafted by skilled artisans in Ghana who carve each mask by hand. These artisans draw inspiration from the Bwa (Bobo) tradition, resulting in a unique and authentic piece of art..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Crafted By Skilled Bwa Craftsmen Residing In Ghana, These Exquisite Sun Masks Are Influenced By Elements Of Traditional Bwa (Bobo) Ceremonial Masks And ... moreArtwork. As A Symbol Of The Sun, These Iconic Masks Serve As Breathtaking Contemporary African Wall Art..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 42.3/9.9 Stand not included African Mask Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask A Bobo Or Bwa Tribe [burkina Faso] Plank African Tribal Art Vintage ... moreWooden Carved Mask, The Figures On Top Are Thought To Represent The Wise Elders Of The Tribe, These Mask Always Have Large Round Eyes And Abstract Geometric Decoration And Are Worn During Initiation African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask Ceremonies. Carved And Decorated Hard Wood. Mid-late 20th..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 56.3/17.7 Sold without stand Bobo masks represent animals, antelopes masks , insects and birds spirits that would take on supernatural forms. ... moremasks are used to ward off evil and restore the balance between humans and nature. The cleansing rituals are performed before to the start of the planting season..
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States The Bobo people are skilled carvers who create intricate wooden sculptures and masks. Their carvings are characterized by their striking forms, elegant ... morelines, and intricate detailing. Bobo masks are often uséd in masquerade dances, where they are worn by dancers to represent different spirits and deities.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 41.2/10.2 Stand not included A Bobo mask or Bwa mask tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood. Mid-late 20th c.
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$10.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Zamble,African masks. a supernatural entity, deemed Gu African masks., his wife, worthy of representation in the form of African masks. These masks, containing ... morehorns to symbolize spiritual potency, hold mystical abilities, .
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 58.8/13.7 Sold without stand The Bwa carve masks in horizontal shapes, which symbolize hawks. The hawk mask has a plain white surface, and the ... moreplank section is decorated with geometric patterns which are an essential design element in many African masks and carvings. Geometric pattern creates an external rhythm which echoes the internal spiritual energy of the artwork. It can also be used as a coded language where the design communicates secret knowledge to those in the know. The designs on this Bwa Mask, which is used to celebrate boys' initiation into adulthood. This would make a wonderful gift or addition to your own personal collection..
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States In Burkina Faso, The Masks Of The Bobo, Bwa, Kurumba, Mossi, And Other Groups Frequently Merge The Stylized Traits Of Humans Masks , Animals, And Even ... moreInsects. These Relatively Abstract Forms Boast Bold Geometric Patterns Painted In Bright Colors That Animate Their Surfaces..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brooklyn, United States SIZE(CM): 29.4/15.3 sell without the stand A Bobo or Bwa tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood. Mid-late 20th c.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 48.9/13.3 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 44.7/16.9 sell without the stand African Mask Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask A Bobo Or Bwa Tribe [burkina Faso] Plank African Tribal ... moreArt Vintage Wooden Carved Mask, The Figures On Top Are Thought To Represent The Wise Elders Of The Tribe, These Mask Always Have Large Round Eyes And Abstract Geometric Decoration And Are Worn During Initiation African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask Ceremonies. Carved And Decorated Hard Wood. Mid-late 20th..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 71/14 Sold without stand The Bwa Mask of Mali and Burkina Faso Mask are surrounded by the Bamana in north, the Bobo in the west, the Marka in ... morethe east and the Gurunsi and Lobi in the south. Each Bwa village is directed by a council of elders where the labie, the eldest member of the ruling clan is the master of the soil. Socially the Bwa are divided into three endogamous professional classes or castes: farmers, blacksmiths and griots (musicians who recount historical information through song.).
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 31.2/10.3 Stand not included Mask This Unique African Mask Is A Stunning Creation By The Bobo Tribe Of Burkina Faso And Mali In Africa. Hand ... moreCarved From Wood Mask , It Showcases The Intricate Craftsmanship Of The Bobo People. With A Population Of 130,000.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 51/9.5 Sold without stand African Mask Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask A Bobo Or Bwa Tribe [burkina Faso] Plank African Tribal Art Vintage ... moreWooden Carved Mask, The Figures On Top Are Thought To Represent The Wise Elders Of The Tribe, These Mask Always Have Large Round Eyes And Abstract Geometric Decoration And Are Worn During Initiation African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask Ceremonies. Carved And Decorated Hard Wood. Mid-late 20th..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Red Wing, United States SIZE(CM): 70.5/10.7 Sold without the stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur ... morepeople, speaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks. In the late.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 56/14.9 Sold without stand African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden Carved Mask A Bobo or Bwa tribe [Burkina Faso] plank African Tribal Art Vintage ... moreWooden Carved Mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders of the tribe,.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 68.3/14.5 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 46/11.3 Sold without stand Bobo tribe Butterfly Mask from Burkina Faso This very large Butterfly mask is from the mask people in Burkina Faso. ... moreIt was carved from one large piece of wood with a horn added to the front and then accented in rich natural earth colors using beautiful geometric patterns, front and back. Butterflies are an indication of a very successful crop, so this mask might be used in a dance to assure a good crop..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 53.6/16.4 Sold without stand the nafana mask people of côte d’ivoire and ghana have developed a bedu mask society only in the last century. ... moreit is probably a successor to the sakrobundi secret mask.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 34.5/11 Stand not included Mask This Unique African Mask Is A Stunning Creation By The Bobo Tribe Of Burkina Faso And Mali In Africa. Hand Carved ... moreFrom Wood Mask , It Showcases The Intricate Craftsmanship Of The Bobo People. With A Population Of 130,000.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel This Mask, Crafted From Wood And Adorned With Intricate Zoomorphic And Geometric Mask Motifs, Is Sure To Enhance The Aesthetic Appeal Of Your Home Decor ... moreOr Collection..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 49.5/9.5 Sold without stand Bwa masks are believed to special powers which are controlled by those who wear them. These masks are plank shaped ... morewith a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. Their wearer looks through a hole in the mouth. The eyes are based on an owl and the hooked nose comes from the hornbill. Both these birds are thought to possess magical.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 44.3/9.4 Sold without stand A Bobo mask or Bwa mask tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 48.1/15.5 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Red Wing, United States SIZE(CM): 41.2/38 Sold without stand The African Sun mask, or Bwa mask echoes the style of the distinctive and striking masks of Burkina Faso. Such masks ... moreare worn by male dancers during festivals and represent the sun. Two large eyes peer out from circles of shining rays, all carved from wood and painted in earthen tones. Bobo Bwa Mossi sun mask from Burkina Faso. The wood is worked with color pigments and kaoli.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 28/12 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brooklyn, United States SIZE(CM): 28.2/14.2 sell without the stand Bwa masks are believed to special powers which are controlled by those who wear them. These masks are plank ... moreshaped with a circular face at one end and a crescent moon at the other. Their wearer looks through a hole in the mouth. The eyes are based on an owl and the hooked nose comes from the hornbill. Both these birds are thought to possess magical ...
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 51.5/15.6 Sold without stand The Bwa carve masks in horizontal shapes, which symbolize hawks. The hawk mask has a plain white surface, and the ... moreplank section is decorated with geometric patterns which are an essential design element in many African masks and carvings. Geometric pattern creates an external rhythm which echoes the internal spiritual energy of the artwork. It can also be used as a coded language where the design communicates secret knowledge to those in the know. The designs on this Bwa Mask.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 68.2/17.7 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 48.5/13 Stand not included The Bobo People Showcase Sun Masks Throughout Their Agricultural And Harvest Celebrations, As A Means Of Paying Homage ... moreTo The Sun And Its Ability To Produce Bountiful Crops. These Masks Feature Intricate Patterns.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 67.7/12.5 Sold without stand Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout ... morethe year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Mask Intricately carved mascots, or Ndoma Mask , with braided African hairstyles are hallmarks of African Baule art. Scar, the so-called "Ngole Mask ", ... moretakes the cheerful facial expression of the spherical pupil half-opened to a new level.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: New Rochelle, United States In Burkina Faso, these masks are used during purification ceremonies at the end of the dry season and before harvest, and are believed to represent protective ... morespirits and forces of fertility, fecundity, and growth.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 54/8.7 sell without the stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 43.6/16 Sold without stand A simply magnificent work by the Bobo tribe in Burkina Faso, Mali. These masks, which share stylized features of ... morehumans and animals, are referred to as Butterfly masks (because of the long widespread wing-like structure) or Hawk masks. They are mean to be worn to invoke the deity Do during ceremonies asking for rain and for the fertility of the fields during planting time and after the harvest. Butterflies often appear in mass swarms immediately after the first rains which also accounts for the motif. The geometric designs of each mask also carry various meanings. The light and dark pattern also symbolizes good from evil and female from male..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States Weighing Almost 100 Pounds, The Bedu Mask Of Coast's Bondoukou Mask Region Is An Impressive Sight. It's Famous For Being One Of The Largest Masks In All ... moreOf Africa, And Is Typically Only Danced Once Annually During New Year Festivities..
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$59.98 Shipping Location: United States AFRICAN BOBO RITUAL ANTELOPE MASK BURKINA FASO HORNS 24' TALL WOODEN PAINTED ORIGINAL MASK. APPROX. 24' TALL MASK HOLE 9' TALL NO DATE OR ... moreMAKER'S MARKS AFRICAN BOBO RITUAL ANTELOPE MASK. SOME LIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR. SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 44.5/14 Sold without stand A Bobo mask or Bwa mask tribe [Burkina Faso] plank mask, the figures on top are thought to represent the wise elders ... moreof the tribe, these masks always have large round eyes and abstract geometric decoration and are worn during initiation ceremonies. Carved and decorated hard wood. Mid-late 20th c.
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Free Shipping Location: Annandale, United States 3/4 widest x 13. weight 4.7 LBS. ethnic group living in Burkina Faso and extended to Mali. This wonderful piece of art seen to be a tribal hand carved ... morewood in very unique and skilled shape of a. It has an antique chip and small natural wood cracks on back o other wise it look fantastic museum quality.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Philadelphia, United States African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, speaking Gur languages. While the ... moreBobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language.
$25.00 Shipping Location: Little Falls, United States This unique mask, made by the Gurunsi people of Burkina Faso, features a striking chameleon motif. Crafted from wood and adorned with red (brown), black, ... moreand white coloring, this piece represents the artistry of the Bwa, Bobo, and Gurunsi tribes. With its intricate design and cultural significance, this mask is a must-have for any collector of African ethnographic antiques. This mask measures approximately 28.5" x 6.5" x 6.5". Shipping limited to Continental USA.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 72.1/12.2 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Brooklyn, United States SIZE(CM): 33/13.7 sell without the stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 50.6/9.4 Sold without stand The Bwa or Bobo-Wule are an ethnic group indigenous to central Burkina-Faso and Mali. They are known for their use ... moreof mask , made from leaves or wood, used in performative ceremonies. About 85% of the Bwa population still retain their animist believes which is reflected in their mask carvings. This plank mask represents a diminutive ancestor highly respected as a result of his ability to communicate with Animals. The mask are danced during initiation ceremonies for young men and women and appear at funerals and memorial services..
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Free Shipping Location: Carbondale, United States Bobo People. Usually commissioned by the village, this Mask was carved to represent “SU”, a bush spirit. The mask is danced in village festivals honoring ... moreharvest, births, weddings& funerals. Carved from wood with applied handmade paints.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 52.2/16.6 Sold without stand African Wall Decor Plank Mask, painted by the Bwa people from central Burkina Faso and Mali. They are a Gur people, ... morespeaking Gur languages. While the Bobo people, also from Burkina Faso, speak the Bobo language, a Mande language. Both these masks are are Bwa Hawk or Owl masks, we believe. The way to tell the difference between a Butterfly and an Owl mask is the Butterfly has a continuation of round circles on the wings and the Owl does not. The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 40.5/14.5 Stand not included Such tall plank masks ‘dance’ alongside the Bwa people masks during large harvest festivals. The lower, round face ... morepart of this style of mask, called ‘Bayiri’, represents the head of an owl. The hooked projections symbolise the beak of the hornbill. Bird representations often appear on Bobo-Bwa masks in different variations. This is because birds embody the connection between the world of man and the world of the supernatural. The present plank mask is designed in the typical relief-style of the Bobo-Bwa..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Israel SIZE(CM): 29/11.6 Sold without stand The Bobo MASK live in densely populated villages and their story of creation tells of how their creator god Wuro ... morecreated harmonious order among the sun MASK, rain, and earth but how man unbalanced MASK the equilibrium with agricultural techniques, which were a violation of the earth..
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