King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
BWA Ram Mask, 2025
Resin, archival finish
14 x 13 x 8 in
35.6 x 33 x 20.3 cm
35.6 x 33 x 20.3 cm
Origin - Bwa, Burkina Faso Use - Fertility This ram mask of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso signifies a protective spirit and embodies the male power and aggression of...
Origin - Bwa, Burkina Faso
Use - Fertility
Use - Fertility
This ram mask of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso signifies a protective spirit and embodies the male power and aggression of the animal it represents. The masks appear during important communal occasions to promote fertility and well-being and to reinforce social cohesion.