The Bobo are an indigenous ethnic group found in West Africa and well known for their unique plank masks. These traditional objects can be made from a variety of materials - usually timber or leaves and are believed to hold the power of the Creator.
Used in the southern villages, the most impressive are Bwa masks, known asnwatantay. The elders of the Kambi clan in Dossi claim that the masks represent flying spirits and are associated with water. These spirits can take the form of insects that mass around muddy pools after early rains, or of larger birds, including owls and ibis. The key to understanding the mask forms is that these masks are not representational, but embody supernatural forces that act on behalf of the Bwa clans that use the masks
Dimensions: 30cm Dia (or including the horns - 50cm)
These beautiful African products are unique and come in a range of possible sizes and colours and other variations. Email us today to ask for more information.
You can display the Bobo Mask on a wall and there is also a stand available so you can display them on a table or buffet surface.
