Loniake Mask - Tusyan People - Burkina Faso SOLD
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The Tusyan are a small group of
about 22,000 who live in the extreme
southwestern area of Burkina Faso
between Orodara & Banfora. The
Loniake mask is surmounted by an
animal head, which symbolizes the
protective totem of the clan & is worn
during initiations. Those who are not
initiated may not marry. The initiates
are instructed in their roles as adults
in village society and are given
religous training.
16"H x 10.25"W x 5.5"D
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