![]() African Bwa Mask Carved Wood Tribal Face Burkina Faso Ritual Art Decor-G5618Product Description
This carved Bwa tribal mask from Burkina Faso features a bold rectangular form with deep circular eyes and an open geometric mouth. The African mask is coated with a ritual red-and-white patina, applied in thick layers over the wood surface. The mask was traditionally worn in initiation or agricultural ceremonies to channel protective spirits. The exaggerated shapes and worn surface reflect years of ritual use. This Bwa mask is raw, symbolic, and culturally charged, ideal for serious collectors of African ritual art.
Size: 32 × 17.7 × 10 cm (12.6 × 7 × 3.9 inches)
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African Bwa Mask Carved Wood Tribal Face Burkina Faso Ritual Art Decor-G5618
























$104.64
Provenance
Ownership History Not Available
Type
Bwa Ritual Mask
Era
Mid-20th Century
Material
Hand-Carved Wood
Tribal Affiliation
Bwa
Region of Origin
Burkina Faso
Country/Region of Manufacture
Burkina Faso
Display Style
Free-Standing
Handmade
Yes
Culture
African
condition
Used