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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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Running free through the wild plains
Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.
Dimensions:
29cm long x 16 wide x 13 deep
From Nuna to Bobo D
Mask Information:
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………53.5cm (diameter) , 1.5cm thick
Connecting and protection in all directions
Mask Information:
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………54cm (diameter) , 1.5cm thick
Geometric beauty and culture of Burkina
Mask Information:
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………95cm (diameter)
Harvest sun mask from Burkina Faso – pure Art and design
Mask Information:
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………95cm (diameter)
A fabulous assortment of our favourite Bwa masks. Start your collection at a great price!
| Mask | Width (cm) | Height (cm) |
| Bird | 12 | 42 |
| Hog | 10 | 22 |
| Bird | 13 | 31 |
| Bird | 13 | 38 |
| Butterfly | 43 | 13 |
Face Spirit Bwa mask.
Dimensions: 12cm wide x 18cm high
The Bwa sun mask has been appreciated by artists and collectors alike. Sun Masks are contemporary pieces which marry the stylistic features of the Bwa and Bobo. Appearing during agricultural and harvest festivals, they honour the Sun and its power to yield a healthy crop. The chequer-board light and dark geometric patterns are understood and…
A special piece – Estimated Age – 50 -70 years.
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bobo
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 140 x 38 x 44cm
