Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Large African Bobo Bwa Plank Mask Burkin-3829

  

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Large African Bobo Bwa Plank Mask Burkin-44.6/15 CM. The Bwa or Bobo-Wule are an ethnic group indigenous to central Burkina-Faso and Mali.

They are known for their use of mask, made from leaves or wood, used in performative ceremonies. About 85% of the Bwa population still retain their animist believes which is reflected in their mask carvings.

This plank mask represents a diminutive ancestor highly respected as a result of his ability to communicate with Animals. The mask are danced during initiation ceremonies for young men and women and appear at funerals and memorial services. An original patina covers the item. African Mask African Tribal Art Mask Vintage Wooden Carved Mask-1861. African Face Mask African Tribal Art Wooden Tribal African Art Face Songye3143. African Tribal Art Vintage Wooden African West African Guere Gela War Mask-3291. African Art wall art Artisan Hand Carved Wood Bwa Sun Mask from, Sun Danc-3748. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks". The seller is "naga_4823" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
2. Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Liberia
4. Handmade: Yes
5. Modified Item: No
6. Culture: African