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Bobo Chieftain
African Burkina Faso wood mask
Bobo Chieftain, African Burkina Faso wood mask
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Carved by hand with stately symmetry, this mask is representative of Bobo art. Such masks are worn during funeral rites for prominent chiefs and leaders. Repoussé in brass and aluminum adorns the... read more$139.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Bwa Bush Spirits
Unique Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Bwa Bush Spirits, Unique Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim carves a beautiful mask filled with meaning known only to initiates in the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. The checkerboard represents the separation of good and evil, wise from stupid, and... read more$189.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bwa Butterfly Bird
Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Bwa Butterfly Bird, Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However, art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in... read more$104.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim