African Bobo Plank Mask Vintage

Description

Elevate your interior with these vintage African Bobo Plank Mask,

Exquisitely hand carved by the Bobo tribe who hail from Burkina Faso in West Africa. This unique ceremonial wooden mask is carved from a single piece of wood with alternating dark wood and white kaolin clay pattern with abstract features and bold geometric designs carved in to the surface of the wood.

These masks typically depict a face of animal they represent the owl or a bird which is considered to have great mystical power by the Bobo people. with abstract features and bold geometric designs carved in to the surface of the wood

Bobo tribe these carve masks which represent protective bush spirits. Plank Mask is worn by the Bobo tribe This mask is worn by a skilled dancer.

It is used during dances and traditional ceremonies to celebrate and bring blessings to the village during funerals and the harvest or planting of crops. It may also be used during adult initiation rituals and ceremonies.

M A T E R I A L Wood Clay

C O L O U R White Kaolin clay Dark Wood

D E S I G N Traditional

P A T T E R N Geometric

D I M E N S I O N S 194 cm Tall x cm Wide x 2 cm Deep

T R I B E Bobo

O R I G I N Burkina Faso

A G E Vintage

Vintage item may show signs of slight wear or use