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African Bwa plank mask tribal vertical carving geometric wood art spirit figure wall decor burkina faso mask bird crest sculpture G5465
$98
$118
Bold geometry and ancestral presence — a striking African Bwa plank mask.
This hand-carved African mask is a traditional Bwa plank mask from Burkina Faso. Such masks are central to ceremonial rites of initiation, harvest, and spiritual protection. Bwa masks are worn by dancers who embody ancestral spirits, moving in rhythmic patterns to invoke balance and order within the community.
This vertical mask features a geometric checkerboard pattern in white and black, symbolizing purity and the duality of life. Below the central plank are two large concentric eyes, representing supernatural vision. A stylized crescent crest at the top suggests a bird — a common spiritual motif among the Bwa.
The mask is painted in bold yellow, blue, red, and black pigments, all natural to the region. Its vertical design makes it ideal for wall display or for use in African art collections focused on ritual symbolism and geometric abstraction.
A commanding piece of spiritual sculpture rooted in ancestral tradition.
Stand not included.
Final measurements:
Height: 45.5 cm / 17.9 inches
Width: 9.6 cm / 3.8 inches
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This hand-carved African mask is a traditional Bwa plank mask from Burkina Faso. Such masks are central to ceremonial rites of initiation, harvest, and spiritual protection. Bwa masks are worn by dancers who embody ancestral spirits, moving in rhythmic patterns to invoke balance and order within the community.
This vertical mask features a geometric checkerboard pattern in white and black, symbolizing purity and the duality of life. Below the central plank are two large concentric eyes, representing supernatural vision. A stylized crescent crest at the top suggests a bird — a common spiritual motif among the Bwa.
The mask is painted in bold yellow, blue, red, and black pigments, all natural to the region. Its vertical design makes it ideal for wall display or for use in African art collections focused on ritual symbolism and geometric abstraction.
A commanding piece of spiritual sculpture rooted in ancestral tradition.
Stand not included.
Final measurements:
Height: 45.5 cm / 17.9 inches
Width: 9.6 cm / 3.8 inches
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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