7W9 AFRICAN - 28" TALL BWA ANTELOPE MASK BURKINA FASO - $1,600 - (Kihei, HI)
The name Burkina Faso, from Mooré and Jula root words meaning "the land of upright and honest men", has replaced the original, geographically-based name. The citizens of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé. The Bwa people, also known as Bobo Ule, carve masks which represent protective bush spirits. Bwa hip mask represent forest spirits and are worn on the hip, leg, or arm of a participant in a ceremony. Hand carved wood and clay based paints are used to create these mask that are smoked over a fire to finish to give them an aged look. The mask comes unframed /unmounted without the fabric and the stand is not included.Frame not included- Glam Photo The fabric shown is not included in this sale.(The fabric can be purchased in a separate buy it now listing. ) Bwa Antelope Mask Measurement: Approx. 28 " Tall - 7" Wide Materials : Wood -Kaolin - PaintOrigin: Burkina FasoHand Made By -Bwa PeopleCondition: Good Special Order Item: Ships Approx. 6-7-Business Days After Payment Has Cleared.
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