Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-5200 Handcrafted by Karen hill tribe

Handcrafted by Karen hill tribe silversmiths

She selects raintree wood with a rich natural grain

quartz and glass beads assemble in clusters

Onyx glows center of a flower motif

Alfredo Falcon accentuates the flirty sweep of this crimson poncho with lacy borders crocheted by hand

Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-5200 Handcrafted by Karen hill tribeWell 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