Bwa Mask, Hawk Or Butterfly Of Burkina Faso

This is a Bwa butterfly mask, an ethnic group from Burkina Faso. These masks are used during funeral ceremonies and also during harvest festivals, to make the spirits of nature visible. The protective representation of a hawk or a butterfly spreading its large wings is obvious, especially since the center represents the sun. The butterfly mask is supposed to protect the crops and the inhabitants of the village from evil spirits. It is also associated with fertility and health, as in all ethnic groups in the world, regardless of the continent, we find these same concerns, with the same symbolism. So this large bird will protect your household, you just have to believe in it.