Bobo Tribe Mask ~73.6" Tall - New 2025

Dimensions: H:73.6" W:27.6" L:5.5" Weight: 16.1 lbs. Bobo Tribe Mask – The Bobo people are known for their striking abstract wooden masks characterized by bold geometric patterns and symbolic forms. Bobo masks are used in important ritual ceremonies, especially during initiation rites, funerals, and agricultural festivals. They are believed to embody nature spirits and are danced to bring blessings, fertility, protection, and social order to the community.   About the Tribe Bobo people are a distinct African tribe who live in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali. The Bobo people speak a Niger-Congo language belonging to the Gur branch. They are noted for their masks, which are worn with elaborate costumes during celebrations. The Bobo culture's fundamental purpose is to restore nature's balance, which man has inadvertently destroyed. The Bobo believe they can restore order through sacrifices and ceremonies.