Molo Buffalo Mask | RM
£160.00
Discover the striking Molo buffalo mask from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso, honoring the powerful cape buffalo with its curved horns. Symbolizing strength and leadership, this unique vintage mask features a helmet-style top and rectangular face, likely worn by a craftsman or Do society member during rituals.
Each Bobo mask is hand-painted with vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs. This piece boasts tall horns with red and white bands and a face with symmetrical red, blue, and white triangles, crafted from freshly carved wood with natural pigments renewed for ceremonies.
Made by hollowing a tree trunk and decorated with plant- and mineral-based colors, this rustic mask embodies traditional craftsmanship. Worn with leaf and fiber costumes, it’s used in ceremonies to honor ancestors, purify the village, or initiate young men.
Add authentic African heritage to your space with this unique Bobo mask. Perfect for rustic interiors, shop now at Botanical Boys for a piece steeped in tradition.
Dimensions: 99cm H x 22cm Wx 24cm D