Bwa Burkina Faso Black White Round Sun Face Mask Wood Tribal African Art-G5282Product Description
SIZE(CM): 34.5/30.6 Stand not included This striking Bwa mask was carved from lightweight savanna wood in Burkina Faso and coated with kaolin white and charcoal black to echo the first light and final shadow of the dry-season sun; when dancers in raffia skirts spun with outstretched arms the circular mask flashed its zig-zag rays, confusing malevolent forces and blessing new millet fields, while the hypnotic spiral eyes pulled wandering spirits back into order. Faint drum soot, a small suspension hole and rubbed edges reveal seasons of village arena use—details collectors chase and that mirror recent high-value eBay sales of authentic Bwa sun mask forms. Stand-ready, it fuses African modernist geometry with folk soul, instantly energising loft, gallery or curated shelf while carrying a whispered song of harvest and harmony across continents.
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