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Our collection comes directly from villages and artisans from across the region. These West African masks are culturally significant.
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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…
The Bobo-Fing ethnic group, also know as the Bobo, live in eastern Burkina Faso and also in Mali. The Bobo Fing are cosely related to the Bwa. Typical of the Bobo style, this mask is carved with stunning geometric patterns and contrasting pigments. This type of mask is traditionally by generations of believers for rituals. Characteristic of the…
Medium sized 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……………………. 67 x 9 x 22cm
Crocodile spirit mask with Bwa geometric patterning – in super condition and form
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bobo
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 160 x 23 x 24cms
A special piece – Estimated Age – 50 -70 years.
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Bobo
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 140 x 38 x 44cm
