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About this piece
Vintage Bobo Sun Mask – Burkina Faso
Diameter: 28cm | Height: 35cm (including stand)
Material: Hand-carved and painted wood
Display: Mounted on a custom metal and wood stand
Age: Early 20th century
About the Bobo Sun Mask
This traditional Bobo Sun Mask, also known as the Wanzega Mask, originates from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Used during the annual Bwa ceremony, it symbolises the sun’s energy and serves as a spiritual conduit.
Carved in a circular form representing the sun, its intricate patterns depict sun rays and ancestral spirits. During ceremonies, male performers don the mask in ritual dances, channeling its power for healing, wisdom, and spiritual renewal. A striking piece of African heritage, this mask embodies the Bobo people's deep connection to nature and the divine.
- Color
- Brown
- Style
- African
- Material
- Other Wood
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 28D 10H 35
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