This is Vintage Bobo Bwa 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 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. This is a very symbolic mask and would be a fabulous item to add to your collection or home.
Late 20th-Century
Shows age and discoloration, but in good condition.
50 Inches Tall
8 Inches Wide
7 Inches Deep
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