The Bobo Nuna crocodile and bird mask are from the tribe of Burkina Faso. This unique mask is sculpted out of a single piece of wood. The animal shaped masks have been identified as the primary sculpted art form from the tribe. This large crocodile mask attributed to the Nuna was worn on the face with the wearer looking out of the round eyes of the mask. The crocodile is related to the water spirit, guarantor of fertility and prosperity. 

Please be advised there are some chips in the wood and hairline fractures (as shown in photos). 

Note: The photos provided accurately depict the overall condition that should be considered as part of the description.

Approximate Measurements: 44" H x 8" W.

Shipping is to the 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii are extra. Please contact me for shipping quote prior to purchase if you do not want it shipped within the continental 48 US States. Thank you.

Please note the handling time posted in the the listing. Although we try to ship out as quickly as I’ll possible, sometimes we take the entire time window stated in the posting. This listing has an (up to) ten-business-day window before it’s shipped. 

Please note when we marked an item as shipped, we did not just purchase the shipping label. It means we purchased the shipping label, and it is going out that day.

Please note we often use recycled boxes and packing materials. While it is all clean—especially the interior packing material; the packing paper is often new—sometimes it’s used. The boxes may show wear. Most of the time the boxes are used. Please forgive us in advance for this. We are expert packers, so your item will arrive safely (unless the carriers do a number on it, which they do occasionally :(, but to keep our costs down (which serendipitously is good for the environment too), we do this. Thank you in advance for understanding.

I don't enjoy saying this, but due to a few bad apples almost spoiling eBay for all of us, a seller must protect themselves as well--especially on the higher-dollar items, so the mask’s information is logged, and “mapped" (fully) with detailed pictures, in the event a return is attempted with a different mask, or a part is changed or removed. Again, please accept my apologies for this statement. It's only directed toward "the 1%".