{"product_id":"mid-century-bobo-sun-mask-burkina-faso-hand-carved-ceremonial-wood-metal-inlay-e26b0c5d","title":"Mid-Century Bobo Sun Mask Burkina Faso - Hand-Carved Ceremonial Wood \u0026 Metal Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ceremonial mask originates from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso, a culture renowned for their sophisticated wood-carving traditions. These masks play a vital role in agricultural and purification rituals, traditionally representing the restoration of the balance of nature. This specific piece has a deep, encrusted patina and hand-hammered metal repoussé that points to its mid-century origins and authentic use within a community. The metalwork is attached with hand-driven tacks, a classic indicator of West African craftsmanship. It carries a sense of history and spiritual purpose that goes far beyond a simple decorative object, serving as a tangible connection to the Bwa and Bobo heritage of the Sahel region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e• Maker\/Artist: Bobo Tribal Artisan\u003cbr\u003e• Year Made: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Hardwood, Hand-stamped Metal, Red Fiber\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 16.5\" H x 5\" W x 4\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis mask has an aged surface and some pigment loss that confirms its history and authenticity. It is structurally sound and remains a very sturdy, well-preserved piece of tribal history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214826201269,"sku":"Unassigned","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_fedfd7a5-7c3e-4a8c-aeae-df97184472c5.jpg?v=1788581379","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/mid-century-bobo-sun-mask-burkina-faso-hand-carved-ceremonial-wood-metal-inlay-e26b0c5d","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}