#1791 African Mask Crocodile & bird Bobo Mask Burkina Faso 40.5" W

This incredible 40.5" w by 10" d by 7" H African Mask features a Bobo Nuna design with a Crocodile devouring a large bird, hailing from Burkina Faso. Hand-carved out of a single block of wood, this one-of-a-kind mask beautifully showcases the traditional animal-shaped masks that are the central focus of sculpted art in this area. The crocodile, believed to represent the spirit of water, is a powerful symbol of fertility and prosperity.