Superb Burkina Faso BoBo Bird dance helmet mask This beautifully styled BWA Bird mask from Burkina Faso is hand carved from one piece of wood , the BWA people, also known as Bobo Ule, carve masks which represent protective bush spirits. The masks are painted with a clay based paint. During ceremonies, highly skilled dancers wear these masks. Ceremonies are performed on various occasions which include initiations, harvests and funerals. measures approx : 32.25" h by 10.5" w by 7" D thanks