Authentic Bwa Mask with Horns

Sale price €110,00 Regular price €220,00

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The ancestral beat of Africa and the profound spirituality of the Bwa people: a masterpiece of tribal art carved in wood that combines sacred geometry and a disruptive stage presence.

  • Art and Spirit: An authentic and powerful cultural artifact from Burkina Faso, traditionally conceived as a spiritual bridge between the human and spirit worlds.

  • Ancestral Geometries: Carved from a single block of wood, it displays a visual code of circles, triangles, and checkerboards, topped with imposing protruding horns, a visceral symbol of power and fertility.

  • Ready for You: An invaluable collector's item, steeped in history and ethnic charm, ready to be shipped and dominate your spaces.

 


Product Description

Bringing home this Bwa Mask means welcoming an authentic and powerful fragment of African tribal art. Hailing from Burkina Faso, this piece transcends the role of a mere decorative object to become a true cultural artifact, capable of embodying the deep spirituality and intimate worldview of its people. Carved entirely by hand from a single block of wood, the mask is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Its aesthetic is dominated by an ancient and hypnotic language of abstract geometric symbols—perfect circles, triangles, rigorous checkerboard patterns—which decode and represent the ineluctable forces of nature and the moral precepts of the community, a visual code jealously handed down for generations. The majestic, protruding horns that surmount it add a further layer of interpretation: an ancestral symbol of power and fertility, they lend the sculpture an exceptional and magnetic scenic presence.

Artwork Details
Type: Sculptural ritual wall mask (African tribal art)

Material: Natural wood, entirely hand-carved from a single block

Subject: Bwa Mask characterized by abstract geometric codes and imposing upper horns

Origin: Burkina Faso, Africa

Authenticity: Original and hand-carved cultural artifact, linked to the tradition of ritual ceremonies and dances

Usage Note
Historically used during ritual dances and ceremonies to connect the earthly and spiritual dimensions, this mask today becomes the ultimate collector's piece for lovers of ethnic art and for those who desire an interior design with a strong cosmopolitan flair. Thanks to its imposing sculptural strength and deep cultural significance, it demands a leading role: elect it as an undisputed focal point on a large, bare wall, perhaps above a minimalist console or a sofa with clean lines. It will instantly add an unparalleled layer of authenticity, history, and mystery to your space, dominating the room with its proud and silent presence.

Size & Weight

Size:

Cm: 45 x 6 x h72 cm.
Inches: 17.7 x 2.3 x h28.3 in.

Weight:

2kg / 4.4lb

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Object Care

You have chosen a unique handmade creation, designed for your spaces. To keep it beautiful over time, remember two simple rules:

Never get it wet.

For cleaning: dust it periodically using only a soft, completely dry cloth.

No other treatment is needed!

Un artigiano anziano con le mani sporche di argilla modella un grande vaso su un tornio da vasaio all'interno di un laboratorio rustico.

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