This mask was carved in the style of a Bolo mask from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. This mask depicts a zoomorphic face with horns and a horse and rider on top. The mask measures 35.5 inches tall and weighs 10 pounds. There is a repair to the right horn and he is missing the tip of his left ear. Some cracking and wear and tear – please inspect photos. Stand not included.
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Bobo Bolo Style Mask 35.5″ – Burkina Faso – African Art
Original price was: $475.00.$237.50Current price is: $237.50.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask and stand |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Burkina Faso |
| Ethnicity | Bobo |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 35.5” |
| Width (Inches) | 10" |
| Depth (Inches) | 19" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 10 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Repair right horn. Chipped ear. Cracking and wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Bobo People
“The various tribes living in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper-Volta), Ghana and Togo cultivate millet and cotton, and rear cattle in the northern savannah regions. Their religious activities are dictated by the rhythm of the seasons – during the dry season in particular, when the fields are fallow, large festivals and ceremonies are organized.
The 100,000 Bobo live in eastern Burkina Faso. They are primarily farmers whose lives are regulated by a council of elders. The Bobo cast bronze pendants and carved large masks. The masks symbolize animals or spirits and are worn during ceremonies associated with new crops, initiations and funerals.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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