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Hand-carved masks from Burkina Faso, sourced directly from villages and artisans across the region.
The collection spans Bwa sun, butterfly, serpent and chameleon masks alongside a rare antique Bobo crocodile mask. Bwa masks are large in scale, geometric in form, and among the most culturally significant objects in West African visual tradition. Their bold patterns influenced Western art movements of the early 20th century and continue to draw collectors, artists, and interior designers today.
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XXL “Soleil” mask from Burkina Faso in West Africa
Blue highlights make this a special piece. Geometric beauty and authentic culture of Burkina Faso – bush spirits and farming season are adorned in this mask
Mask Information:
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………105 x 7cm (diameter)
Hand-carved Bwa sun mask from Burkina Faso, shaped in bold lines and natural pigments. Its wide circular form carries the sun motif central to Bwa cultural expression and makes a strong wall feature..
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 105cm x 4cm
A substantial Bwa sun mask with sweeping circular design and textured handwork. Its size and traditional patterning make it a standout piece for collectors and design-led spaces.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 105cm x 4cm
Large-format Bwa sun mask from Burkina Faso, carved with crisp symmetry and painted in natural tones.
An impressive wall feature that brings West African artistry into focus.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 105cm x 4cm
This oversized Bwa sun mask is shaped from a single piece of wood and finished with traditional black and white patterns.
A commanding artwork that highlights regional craft and symbolism.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 105cm x 4cm
A XXL Bwa sun mask with hand-carved detail and natural pigments.
Its wide radial form reflects the visual language used in Bwa ceremonies and makes a striking statement at scale.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 105cm x 4cm
Carved by Bwa artisans in Burkina Faso, this large sun mask features the bold lines and geometric patterns central to their mask tradition.
A strong wall piece with presence and character.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 75cm x 4cm
Inspired by the first butterflies of the season.
Decorative butterfly mask from south-eastern Burkina Faso.
Handcrafted to embody Do, the spirit of renewal, it celebrates the first butterflies that herald the arrival of the rainy season..
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Prosperity and growth
Dimensions (W x H x D): 40cm x 10cm x 8cm
Handcrafted to celebrate renewal and transformation.
Decorative butterfly mask from south-eastern Burkina Faso.
Handcrafted to embody Do, the spirit of renewal, it celebrates the first butterflies that herald the arrival of the rainy season..
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Prosperity and growth
Dimensions (W x H x D): 40cm x 10cm x 8cm
A tribute to one of nature’s original beings.
Hand-carved by Bwa artisans in Burkina Faso, this mask captures the mystical power and transformative nature of the chameleon, a creature revered in local mythology.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection, Transformation
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39cm x 10cm x 7cm
Minimalist geometry elevates its celestial presence.
Hand-carved by Bwa artisans in Burkina Faso, this mask embodies ancestral symbols of protection and balance, passed down through generations of skilled makers.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 60cm x 6cm
Textured surfaces reveal thoughtful artisan technique.
Hand-carved by Bwa artisans in Burkina Faso, this mask embodies ancestral symbols of protection and balance, passed down through generations of skilled makers.
Cultural Heritage: Bwa
Symbolism: Protection and celebration
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 51cm x 6cm
