African Mask Hornbill Lizard Bobo Bwa Burkina Faso Handmade Spiritual Animal Mask Spirits Fertility Ceremonial Mask

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This is Vintage Decorated Lizard Eating a Hornbill Mask from the Tribal People of Burkina Faso. This lizard mask is fearsome and worn on the top of head and the wearer's eyes are facing out of the mouth. The mask is in the in the form of the Nuna lizard. The surface of the face mask is highlighted by the use of red, white, and black geometrical forms. The Numa are farmers and their religion is based upon magical objects and figures which are kept in village and family shrines. The spirit that inhabits the shrine also is found in masks representing bush spirits. Animal shaped masks are their favored art form. The hornbill symbolizes knowledge and wisdom. The lizard is related to the water spirit, guarantor of fertility and prosperity. Geometric pattern creates an external rhythm which echoes the internal spiritual energy of the artwork. It can also be used as a coded language where the design communicates secret knowledge to those in the know. This is a very symbolic mask and would be a fabulous item to add to your collection.

Shows age and discoloration, but in good condition.

55" long
8" wide
7" deep

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