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African sun mask, Bobo yellow face carving from Burkina Faso, tribal spirit wall decor, geometric panel mask, ritual wood sculpture-G5391
$88
$108
African sun mask carved by the Bobo of Burkina Faso with bold geometry and tribal symbolism, used in ritual dances to honor spirit forces.
🌍 Cultural Context
This is a Bobo plank sun mask used in Burkina Faso for agricultural blessings, purification rituals, and ancestral ceremonies. Its square shape and jagged edges reference the sun’s power and spiritual influence. These masks teach moral guidance and connect the people to elemental spirits of fertility and protection.
🎨 Visual Details
The piece features a bright yellow face, red triangle eyes, and a striking blue-bordered mouth with white teeth. A white zigzag border surrounds the square, and the diamond finial at the top is typical of Bobo ceremonial masks. Natural pigments and hand carving techniques give this mask tribal texture and bold character.
🧽 Care & Display
For indoor use only. Wipe gently with dry cloth. Hanging is possible via top crest or a small rear loop.
📜 Provenance
Sourced from an ethnographic collector in Burkina Faso. Confirmed as a traditional Bobo mask made for ceremonial display.
🚚 Shipping Note
Safely packed with full tracking, stand not included.
📏 Final Measurements
Height: 30 cm / 11.8 in
Width: 15.8 cm / 6.2 in
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🌍 Cultural Context
This is a Bobo plank sun mask used in Burkina Faso for agricultural blessings, purification rituals, and ancestral ceremonies. Its square shape and jagged edges reference the sun’s power and spiritual influence. These masks teach moral guidance and connect the people to elemental spirits of fertility and protection.
🎨 Visual Details
The piece features a bright yellow face, red triangle eyes, and a striking blue-bordered mouth with white teeth. A white zigzag border surrounds the square, and the diamond finial at the top is typical of Bobo ceremonial masks. Natural pigments and hand carving techniques give this mask tribal texture and bold character.
🧽 Care & Display
For indoor use only. Wipe gently with dry cloth. Hanging is possible via top crest or a small rear loop.
📜 Provenance
Sourced from an ethnographic collector in Burkina Faso. Confirmed as a traditional Bobo mask made for ceremonial display.
🚚 Shipping Note
Safely packed with full tracking, stand not included.
📏 Final Measurements
Height: 30 cm / 11.8 in
Width: 15.8 cm / 6.2 in
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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