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African tribal mask Bwa carved wood wall art with bold black white face round eyes geometric bird crest symbolic ethnic sculpture-G5515
$86
$116
Striking Bwa mask with high-contrast geometry, bold eyes, and bird crest—ideal as a centerpiece for tribal or symbolic wall decor.
🔹 Cultural Context
The Bwa of Burkina Faso are known for masks used in ritual performances honoring nature spirits. Large circular eyes represent vigilance and vision, while bird crests often symbolize ancestral guidance or the power of flight. The black-and-white palette reflects purity and cosmic balance in Bwa aesthetics.
🔹 Visual Details
The mask presents a strong oval form, carved from a single piece of wood. Its face is dominated by two wide, round eyes set within bold black and white concentric forms. A vertical nose ridge divides the face. At the top, a small multicolored bird crest rises with red, blue, and natural wood accents.
🔹 How to Use / Display
Hang vertically on a central wall or lean on a shelf to create a graphic tribal focal point.
🔹 Origin & Materials
Tribe: Bwa
Region: Burkina Faso
Materials: hand carved wood, natural pigments
Decorative only
🔹 Measurements
Height: 28.2 cm / 11.1 in
Width: 15.3 cm / 6 in
🔹 Shipping Note
Stand not included. Ships safely packed with tracking.
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🔹 Cultural Context
The Bwa of Burkina Faso are known for masks used in ritual performances honoring nature spirits. Large circular eyes represent vigilance and vision, while bird crests often symbolize ancestral guidance or the power of flight. The black-and-white palette reflects purity and cosmic balance in Bwa aesthetics.
🔹 Visual Details
The mask presents a strong oval form, carved from a single piece of wood. Its face is dominated by two wide, round eyes set within bold black and white concentric forms. A vertical nose ridge divides the face. At the top, a small multicolored bird crest rises with red, blue, and natural wood accents.
🔹 How to Use / Display
Hang vertically on a central wall or lean on a shelf to create a graphic tribal focal point.
🔹 Origin & Materials
Tribe: Bwa
Region: Burkina Faso
Materials: hand carved wood, natural pigments
Decorative only
🔹 Measurements
Height: 28.2 cm / 11.1 in
Width: 15.3 cm / 6 in
🔹 Shipping Note
Stand not included. Ships safely packed with tracking.
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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