{"product_id":"big-bobo-fing-molo-mask-burkina-faso","title":"Big Bobo Fing Molo Mask - Burkina Faso","description":"This Molo mask (or Mòlò) is a major sacred ritual object of the Bobo Fing, a sub-population of the Bobo people inhabiting western Burkina Faso. Authentic and steeped in history, this mask demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of African blacksmiths.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 112 x 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics and Sacred Role\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmiths' Attribute: Unlike the leaf or fiber masks used by other clans, the Molo mask is entirely carved from a single piece of wood by the community's blacksmiths.\u003cbr\u003eIncarnation of Wò: For the Bobo people, these masks embody spiritual forces and the creator god Wò.\u003cbr\u003eCeremonial Use: It is mainly used during funerals, mourning lift ceremonies, or at the time of harvests. Its presence allows them to ask the ancestors to guide the soul of the deceased to the afterlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign and Aesthetics\u003cbr\u003eGeometric Face: It generally features a highly stylized rectangular face with a thin, straight nose.\u003cbr\u003eCrest and Horns: The head is topped with an arched protuberance or horns pointing forward, often symbolizing a mythical bird or a protective animal.\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Pigments: The wood is enhanced with geometric patterns painted with traditional red, black, and white pigments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alobalo\u003cbr\u003eAlobalo is a family business with over 30 years of experience in the research and preservation of authentic African tribal art. Our mission is to connect the continent's deep history with collectors worldwide, guaranteeing the origin and ethnographic context of each piece.\u003cbr\u003eOur Guarantees and Services\u003cbr\u003eService\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity guarantee based on decades of expertise and field research with over 200 ethnic groups.\u003cbr\u003eShipping\u003cbr\u003eSecure and insured worldwide shipping via SONAPOST from Burkina Faso. Tracking included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGifts\u003cbr\u003eArtisanal gift wrapping with natural materials and a personalized handwritten message offered.","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48093325492450,"sku":"ALB-MAS-026","price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/17d8a519-2040-4a20-8263-efd19c9b9b1d.jpg?v=1785100734","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/big-bobo-fing-molo-mask-burkina-faso","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}