Hand Carved Burkina Faso Style Wood Decorative Mask, "Bobo Antelope"
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For the Bobo peoples of Burkina Faso and Mali, masks that represent animals or spirits play an important role in daily life. Featuring antelope-like horns, this handcrafted wood mask from Sinclair Yao Daley in Ghana exemplifies Bobo artistry. Such masks are used by the Bobo in harvest ceremonies, funerals, and rites of passage.
- 1.16 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- 74 cm H x 10.5 cm W x 10 cm D
- 29" H x 4.1" W x 3.9" D
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Katja
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02/14/2018
"Beautiful mask"
Great craftsmanship, attention to detail, well done, thank you!
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Larissa
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01/18/2023
"Beautiful, noble face"
What a stunning work of art! I love the heft of it, and the workmanship is obvious. Agya Kofi has pride of place on my wall! Thank you, Sinclair!
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Larissa
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01/02/2023
"My new favourite mask!"
I just love the bold colours and design of this substantial, eye-catching mask.
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James
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05/22/2022
"Beautiful Work"
The carving and colors of the mask are stunning.
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Audrey
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11/16/2020
"Bundu woman"
After visiting Sierra Leone and dancing with the Bundu women group, I fell in love. This is a great and authentic carving, one of very few offered from Sierra Leone.
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Ariel
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06/10/2019
"Beautiful!"
I love this Art! i love that its made with your hands,from your thought processes! I love Humans! Thank you!
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