Ram Mask – Bobo, Burkina Faso

Description

This is a traditional Bobo helmet mask. The Bobo use masks in three major contexts: they appear at harvest time, but their key function is participation in male initiation. A secondary function is the burial and funeral rites of the elder priests.

Dimensions: 13″ H x 10″ W x 13″ D Dimensions including custom-made metal stand: 19″ height