Stylized wood carved bird ceremonial mask, Burkina Faso, West Africa (a landlocked country surrounded by the six countries of Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south east, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest. It was formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta. This handcarved piece measures 24.5" tall x 12" wide.