Sun MaskAbout the Mask This sun mask from the Bobo tribe in Burkina Faso is a traditional cultural artifact with significant meaning and purpose. It is used during special ceremonies and rituals, particularly those related to harvest celebrations and ancestral worship. The mask is worn by a chosen member of the Bobo tribe, who acts as a representative of the ancestors and is designed to resemble the face of the sun, with a round shape and prominent features.