The Bobo are from Bobo-Dioulasso, in the North-East of Burkina Faso. This sun mask comes from the Bobo ethnic group traditionally divided between Burkina Faso and Mali (West Africa). The bobo sun mask is used in rites of protection or purification, or during funerals. According to the Bobo, it protects the family and the village against evil spirits and promotes marriage and fertility. Did you know Although called “solar”, this mask actually represents a nocturnal animal, an owl or an owl. This would explain the bulging eyes and the beak-shaped “nose”. Add an ethnic touch to your interior with this beautiful art object. NB: Patterns, colors and sizes may vary slightly. The sizes vary between 55-60 cm.
The Bobo are from Bobo-Dioulasso, in the North-East of Burkina Faso. This sun mask comes from the Bobo ethnic group traditionally divided between Burkina Faso and Mali (West Africa). The bobo sun mask is used in rites of protection or purification, or during funerals. According to the Bobo, it protects the family and the village against evil spirits and promotes marriage and fertility. Did you know Although called “solar”, this mask actually represents a nocturnal animal, an owl or an owl. This would explain the bulging eyes and the beak-shaped “nose”. Add an ethnic touch to your interior with this beautiful art object. NB: Patterns, colors and sizes may vary slightly. The sizes vary between 55-60 cm.
ColorMulticolour
MaterialWood
Les Bobo sont originaires de Bobo-Dioulasso, au Nord-Est du Burkina Faso. Ce masque solaire provient de l’ethnie Bobo répartie traditionnellement entre le Burkina Faso et le Mali (Afrique de l’Ouest). Le masque soleil bobo est utilisé dans des rites de protection ou de purification, ou lors de funérailles. Selon les Bobo, Il protégerait la famille et le village contre les esprits malfaisants et favoriserait mariage et fertilité. Le saviez Bien que dit “solaire”, ce masque représente en réalité un animal nocturne, un hibou ou une chouette. Ceci expliquerait les yeux exorbités et le “nez” en forme de bec.
Ajoutez une touche ethnique à votre intérieur avec ce bel objet d'art.
NB: Les motifs, couleurs et tailles peuvent être légèrement variés.
Les tailles varient entre 55-60 cm.
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Hip size
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Crotch tower
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