African wood mask antiques Hand Carved Painted Tribal bobo Bedu Masks for wall-9866 Whose Handle Forms Old wear and staining on

Old wear and staining on inside from traditional tribal use

Distinguished By Its Elongated Beak

Would be a wonderful addition to any African/tribal art or mask collection

In the late 1800’s after the arrival of the French and their Senegalese mercenaries

Make A Dramatic Statement In Your Home With Authentic Masks From Burkina Faso

African wood mask antiques Hand Carved Painted Tribal bobo Bedu Masks for wall-9866 Whose Handle Forms Old wear and staining on38. 3 14. 9 CM Among Africa's largest masks are the plank masks, with the Bedu mask being a representation of a mystical buffalo like creature. The Bedu mask plays a significant role in the New Year's festivities in Ghana's Bondoukou area and the Cte d'Ivoire's north east. A month long festival called Zaurau is the focal point of the Bedu Masquerade during the winter solstice, where a male and female dancer perform with masks. It is not difficult to