Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-8724 Colorful glass beads are strung

Colorful glass beads are strung unto nylon cords by the artisans from Weaving Hands of Atitlán

the shawl is hand-woven with raw silk

The polished gemstone beads are knotted on leather cords

Two gemstones of yellow citrine glisten at the center of these unique

Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-8724 Colorful glass beads are strungWell known for their prolific use of masks during ceremonies, the Bobo peoples live in the Upper Volta region of Burkina Faso and Mali. Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana presents this Bobo style mask, hand carved from West African hardwood. The helmet shaped mask features a protuberant nose and a collar etched with a geometric motif. The mask is intended for tabletop display. materials: Sese wood, clay Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary