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Superb Burkina Faso BoBo Bird dance helmet mask
This beautifully styled BWA Bird mask from Burkina Faso is hand carved …
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Superb Burkina Faso BoBo Bird dance helmet mask
This beautifully styled BWA Bird mask from Burkina Faso is hand carved from one piece of wood , the BWA people, also known as Bobo Ule, carve masks which represent protective bush spirits. The masks are painted with a clay based paint. During ceremonies, highly skilled dancers wear these masks. Ceremonies are performed on various occasions which include initiations, harvests and funerals.
measures approx : 32.25" h by 10.5" w by 7" D
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- Dimensions
- 10.5ʺW × 7ʺD × 32.25ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- good good less
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