Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-8724 Green amber symbolizes the youth

Green amber symbolizes the youth and joy associated with springtime

Komang Sulaksana hand-carves the jewelry display panel of seasoned jempinis wood and finishes it with a weathered brown hue

The polished gemstone beads are knotted on leather cords

Two gemstones of yellow citrine glisten at the center of these unique

Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-8724 Green amber symbolizes the youthWell 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