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A speciality of the people who live in the southern parts of their territory, Bwa masks embody a range of protective spirits of nature, from bush spirits to butterflies to the sun itself.
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Decorative butterfly mask from south eastern Burkina Faso
This mask embodies Do: the spirit of renewal. It is danced to celebrate the appearance of the first butterflies which signal the beginning of the rainy reasons
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Prosperity and growth
Dimensions …………………..38cm wide x 15cm high
Mask Information
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………95cm (diameter)
Mask Information
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………38cm (diameter)
Mask Information
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………38cm (diameter)
Mask Information
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………32cm (diameter)
Mask Information
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration
Dimensions……………………33cm (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 |
Decorative butterfly mask from south eastern Burkina Faso
This mask embodies Do: the spirit of renewal. It is danced to celebrate the appearance of the first butterflies which signal the beginning of the rainy reasons
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Prosperity and growth
Dimensions …………………..41cm wide x 10cm high
Decorative butterfly mask from south eastern Burkina Faso
This mask embodies Do: the spirit of renewal. It is danced to celebrate the appearance of the first butterflies which signal the beginning of the rainy reasons
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bwa
Function……………………….. Prosperity
Dimensions…………………….43cm wide x 15cm 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…
