This mask was carved in the style of the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. The mask was carved in the shape of a bird figure and painted with a checkerboard pattern on its back. It measures 5 inches tall and 14 inches in length and weighs 1.5 pounds. There is a missing piece taken out of the rim and some minor imperfections including scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos.
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Bobo Style Bird African Headcrest Mask 14″ Long – Burkina Faso
Original price was: $175.00.$157.50Current price is: $157.50.
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| Type of Object | Headcrest Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Burkina Faso |
| Ethnicity | Bobo |
| Animal | |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 5" |
| Width (Inches) | 7” |
| Depth (Inches) | 14" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 1.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Missing piece out of rim and minor imperfections. |
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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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