#1174 African Lg Colorful Leopard Mask Bozo Bamana 14" H

This intricately carved and colorfully painted mask is a stunning representation of a Leopard, with its vibrant red surface adorned with yellow and black dots that display minor wear . Measuring 14" h by 9" w by 7" D,

this significant piece was once a part of the elaborate masquerade culture of the Bamana city of Segou and the Bozo region of Mopti. During the Sogo ba masquerade, young men in youth groups would sing, dance, play drums, and perform with puppets or masks, all with the intention of conveying messages about morality and the importance of ethical behavior, religious beliefs, and social and family stability.