Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood Khaild Ali Sterling Silver & Dyed Calcite

Sterling Silver & Dyed Calcite

Machine wash on delicate cycle in a mesh bag

Chest 25-31"

hand stamped batik

Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood Khaild Ali Sterling Silver & Dyed CalciteWell known for their prolific use of masks during ceremonies, the Bobo peoples live in the Upper Volta region of Burkina Faso and Mali. Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana presents this Bobo style mask, hand carved from West African hardwood. The helmet shaped mask features a protuberant nose and a collar etched with a geometric motif. The mask is intended for tabletop display. materials: Sese wood, clay Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary