A large impressively hand carved wood tribal solar mask, hand made by artisans of the Bwa society of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Anthropomorphic features and geometric patterns forms. Early to mid 20th Century. With an approximate population of over 300,000 persons, the Bwa are known for their ritual scarification and elaborate masks. Original gallery tag. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.