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Bobo Ceremony
Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood
Bobo Ceremony, Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood
Salihu Ibrahim
Well-known for their prolific use of masks during ceremonies, the Bobo peoples live in the Upper Volta region of Burkina Faso and Mali. Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana presents this Bobo-style mask... read more$159.99Artist: 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
Warrior Protector
Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Warrior Protector, Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This handsome mask is worn by Mossi warriors of Burkina Faso for protection. Then, when they return home, they will wear it again during harvest festivals to show the gods their appreciation for... read more$529.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Mossi Man
Unique Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Mossi Man, Unique Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Kobina Asmah
Tall, slender and imposing, this mask by Kobina Asmah depicts a man from the Mossi tribe of Burkina Faso. Having resisted invasion, the Mossi have kept their traditional beliefs and are well-known for... read more$84.99Artist: Kobina Asmah