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A century of African art: the Soubry family collection
African arts over three generations
A century is the length of time that the Belgian...
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Masks in African Tribal Art
The millennial existence of masks in Africa
Traditional masks are found on every...
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Lega: Art at the service of ancestors and initiation
Lega people in the Democratic Republic of Congo
When most of us think of the Democratic...
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's tribal art is known for its shapes and colors, among which the Mossi, Bwa and Lobi traditions occupy a prominent place. Bwa masks, made of painted wood, are used in initiation ceremonies, while Lobi figures embody protective spirits with sometimes sexual behavior.
The Mossi, for their part, create sacred masks linked to royal rituals. These works embody the heritage of Burkinabe primitive arts, a fusion of spirituality and ancestral cultural identity.