Early 20th Century Bwa Hat Burkina Faso MATTER COLLECTION

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Authentic Bwa ceremonial hat from Burkina Faso, featuring handwoven fibers and distinctive rope tassels. A striking example of traditional West … Read more Authentic Bwa ceremonial hat from Burkina Faso, featuring handwoven fibers and distinctive rope tassels. A striking example of traditional West African headwear, used in dances and rituals.
The Bwa occupy large areas of Mali and Burkina Faso, extending from the banks of the Bani River in Mali in the north almost to Diebougou and the Ghana/Burkina border in the south. The Bwa are farmers, which they consider to be the most noble of occupations. Most of the fieldwork is done by men, although women help out occasionally during the planting and harvest. In addition to cotton, which dominates their fields, the Bwa grow millet, sorghum, rice, yams, and peanuts. The Bwa now grow so much cotton they often must purchase other foods for cash in distant markets.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
Stand NOT included







Wooden piece attached with wire.Height (In) 27.0Width (In) 13.0Depth (In) 4.0







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