Bwa Antelope Headdress

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Antelope Mask

Bwa (Bobo)

Mali and Burkina Faso

The Bwa and the Nuna like in the dry savannah of Mali and Burkina Faso.   The people make animal masks to enlist the power of the spirits who live in the forests, bush country, and rivers surrounding their villages. The masks make the spirits visible to them and put them in touch with the people  The masks depict spirits associated with powerful animals such as buffalo, antelopes, hawks, and fish.  The masks are owned by families and clans who use the mask to protect them.

The dancing with masks on market days and at funerals and initiation ceremonies honors the spirits and brings blessings

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