File:Brooklyn Museum 58.184 Bolo Mask (2).jpg

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Title
English: Bolo Mask
Description
English: Wood mask, features rather stylistically carved with protruding mouth and eyes, long straight nose, two horns on top of head. Entire front surface covered with fine geometric incised designs. Remains of pinkish substance on facial surface. Black fiber mantle sewn around bottom of mask.
English: According to Bobo beliefs, the god Wuro created the world and then appointed his son, Dwo, assist humanity. All Bobo masks serve as a means of contact between human beings and these deities; some represent the deities themselves while others, called bolo masks, depict animals and people. Bolo masks such as this one are usually danced for entertainment.
Date
English: late 19th century
Dimensions 30 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (76.2 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q632682
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Credit line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Schindler
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  • Culture: Taguna region, Burkina Faso
  • Place made: Taguna region, Burkina Faso
Source/Photographer Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 58.184.jpg
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