African Mask Bobo Antelope Dance Mask Handmade Brown White Growth Planting Seasons Painted Wood Antelope Mask

This is a very Expressive Painted Texture Wood Bobo Antelope Mask from Burkina Faso, Mali. The Bobo people live in a Savannah and depends solely on farming. Therefore, their artwork most depicts Savannah animals such as antelope, buffalo, snake and hawks. Masks are the predominant art form of the Bobo people. In this tribe, masks such as this serves to eliminate evil and to re-establish the balance between humans and nature. These cleansing ceremonies are done before the planting season commences. This Bobo mask depicts the antelope, and it represents growth and it is mostly worn to celebrate new crops.
In the tribe, this mask is considered sacred and divine. The Bobo people believes that the spirit of the mask takes over the wearer during the dance ceremony. This expressive mask would be a wonderful addition to your collection or home.

Shows age and discoloration, but in good condition.

23 1/2" long
6" wide
8" deep

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