Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood Khaild Ali Sterling Silver & Dyed Calcite

Sterling Silver & Dyed Calcite

Delightfully feminine

Sterling silver is crafted by hand to form feathery leaves that dangle from the wearer's ears

utilizes the traditional Balinese jewelry technique of granulated silver

For centuries

Bobo Ceremony Burkina Faso African Mask Hand Carved from Native Wood Khaild Ali Sterling Silver & Dyed CalciteWell 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