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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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Bounder Antelope Mask: Graceful tribute to Africa’s spirit.
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:
30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep
Antelope Mask: Embody African grace and majesty.
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:
30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep
Dart African Antelope Mask: A dynamic tribute to Africa’s agile and swift creatures.
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:
35cm long x 12 wide x 10 deep
Flit Butterfly Mask: Celebrating Africa’s colorful wonders.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
Whit African Butterfly Mask: A delicate symbol of Africa’s ethereal beauty and grace.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
Flirt African Butterfly Mask: A playful ode to Africa’s enchanting winged beauties.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
Staccato Butterfly Mask: Vibrant rhythm of Africa’s wonders.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
Blessed African Butterfly Mask: A divine symbol of Africa’s grace and natural blessings.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
Burst Butterfly Mask: Vibrant beauty inspired by Africa’s wonders.
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:
40cm long x 13 wide x 2 deep
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
Jump for joy, what a blessing.
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:
37cm long x 11 wide x 13 deep
