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Amulet mask, BWA, Burkina Faso

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Amulet mask, BWA, Burkina Faso: Title: Amulet mask, BWA, Burkina Faso Description: This amulet Bwa mask was worn by men in the agricultural ceremonies to celebrate agriculture and bless the crops. This special mask of the Bwa repres

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A TRIBAL BWA HORNBILL MASK. Burkina Faso. 22cm: A TRIBAL BWA HORNBILL MASK. Burkina Faso. 22cm x 20cm x 73cm

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A TRIBAL BWA NUNUMA ANTELOPE MASK. Burkina Faso.: A TRIBAL BWA NUNUMA ANTELOPE MASK. Burkina Faso. 17cm x 21cm x 54cm

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Tall African Bwa, Burkina Faso polychrome and: Tall African Bwa, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood 'Nwantantay' plank mask. Size 43 x 8 x 7 inches. The imagery found in masks of the Bobo, Bwa, Kurumba, Mossi, and others living in Burkina Fas

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Tall African Bwa, Burkina Faso polychrome and: Tall African Bwa, Burkina Faso polychrome and carved wood 'Nwantantay' plank mask. Size 43 x 10 x 7 inches. The imagery found in masks of the Bobo, Bwa, Kurumba, Mossi, and others living in Burkina Fa

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Bird mask - BWA -: Date: 4th quarter 20th century Origin/Tribe: Burkina Faso- Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 48 Additional Information: This Bwa mask was used in the agricultural ceremonies to celebrate agriculture a

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Antique African Mossi Carved Wood Bwa or Bobo Hawk Mask Burkina Faso - Mid Century or Older: Antique African Mossi Carved Wood Bwa or Bobo Hawk Mask Burkina Faso - Mid Century or Older 64" Very good condition for its age. Made from a very long solid wood plank. Hand Carved and hand painted. C

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A Fine Bwa Warthog mask, African Art: A finely carved old wooden mask with tall ears, wide snout and tusks, with geometric designs throughout. Accented with black, white and red mineral pigments. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Ma

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Wonderfully Abstract Bwa Kobiay Dance mask: Carved wooden mask with tall central crest and abstract facial features, Carved geometric designs accented with red,white and black kaolin clay pigment. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measure

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A TRIBAL BWA KOBIDY BLACKSMITH KOBIAY MASK. Burki: A TRIBAL BWA KOBIDY BLACKSMITH KOBIAY MASK. Burkina Faso. 25cm x 16cm x 72cm

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52" Mossi Karenga Mask, Burkina Faso Plank Mask - Mid Century or Older: 52" Mossi Karenga Mask, Burkina Faso Plank Mask. Hand Carved from one large piece of wood and hand painted. Despite Muslim and Christian influence over the last few hundred years the peoples of the Bu

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A TRIBAL DAJING BUFFALO MASK. Burkina Faso. 30cm: A TRIBAL DAJING BUFFALO MASK. Burkina Faso. 30cm x 15cm x 56cm

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Zoomorphic mask "nwenka" - Burkina Faso, Bobo: wood, rep. The "nwenka" mask is one of the oldest and most sacred wooden masks that perform at Bobo masquerades. Tradition claims it dated from the time of creation when "wuro", the Creator God, molde

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Bwa Anthropomorphic Woman's Stool, African Art: Carved wooden stool with doll like handle and overall well handled surface suggesting some use. Bwa peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The stool measures 16 x 12 x 9 inches. Shipping weight of 7 lbs

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Huge Bwa Bronze Dance Anklet: A cast bronze anklet featuring a dancer image and stylized forms, raised motifs. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Anklet measures 8 x 5 x 4 inches. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collecti

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A Fine Bwa Wooden Stool Ex Thomas Wheelock Collection: A fine zoomorphic form stool with a deep golden honey colored surface patina from handling and field use over many years. The Stool measures 18 x 7 x 6 inches. Bwa peoples, Burkina Faso,West Africa. P

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This amulet Bwa mask was worn by men in the agricultural ceremonies to celebrate agriculture and bless the crops. This special mask of the Bwa represents the sun, one of the most important components for a healthy crop. 15 x 11,5 x 1,5 cm, 62 gr. Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.

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