Bwa Butterfly Bird Burkina Faso Wood Mask Wall Décor
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Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However, art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in Dossi refer to these long-nosed butterfly masks as hawks or vultures. "This mask is used by males of the Bwa tribe during the harvesting of grains", says master wood carver. The red color comes from stones, ground and mixed with glue. A loop on the back of the mask allows it to be easily displayed on a wall.
