Origin - Bwa, Burkina Faso

Use: life, renewal, Energy of the Sun

This Bwa Sun Mask from Burkina Faso embodies the sun's vital role in agriculture and prosperity, representing solar energy, life, fertility, and spiritual connection. These masks are used in agricultural ceremonies, harvest festivals, and initiations to invoke blessings for a bountiful harvest and to connect the community with ancestral spirits and the spiritual world. The intricate geometric patterns, particularly the black and white checkerboard design, also function as a symbolic language communicating religious laws and cultural values.