Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 141
Bwa mask according to AI, Burkina Faso — Bobo, Burkina Faso — African tribal art — Ref. 141
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Description
Ceremonial Bobo plank mask, Burkina Faso, carved in wood and decorated with red, white and black natural pigments. This impressive mask is adorned with characteristic geometric motifs, such as chevrons and concentric circles, embodying cosmic order and spirituality. The stylised head, with a prominent beak evoking a hornbill, represents a symbol of fertility and the link between humans and natural forces. Used during agricultural and ritual ceremonies, it served to restore harmony between people and the environment. The wear marks and altered pigments testify to authentic ritual use. A rare, imposing and captivating piece.
Technical details
- Availability
- Unavailable
- Type of piece
- Masque
- Category
- Masks
- Ethnic group
- Bobo
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Materials
- wood, natural pigment
- Dimensions
- H 196 × W 23 × D 27 cm
- Weight
- 4,1 kg
- Estimated dating
- second half 20th c.
- Restoration / losses
- Had no number; 243 already exists
- Laboratory test
- Not tested
- Reference
- 141