King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
Crocodile Mask, 2025
3D urethane, chrome finish
71 x 10 x 16 in
180.3 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm
180.3 x 25.4 x 40.6 cm
Origin - Bwa, Burkina Faso Use: Spirit World Protection This Bwa (or Bobo/Nuna) crocodile mask symbolizes protection, the connection to the spirit world, and the fertility/prosperity associated with the crocodile's...
Origin - Bwa, Burkina Faso
Use: Spirit World Protection
This Bwa (or Bobo/Nuna) crocodile mask symbolizes protection, the connection to the spirit world, and the fertility/prosperity associated with the crocodile's connection to water. The mask serves to appease the nature deity Do and is used in ceremonies like initiations, funerals, and renewal rituals, where the geometric patterns communicate symbolic messages about ancestral paths, wisdom, and the spirit world.