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Bobo Information Location:Western Burkina Faso, Mali Population:110,000 Language:Bobo (Mande) Neighboring Peoples:Senufo, Bamana, Lobi, and Bwa Types of Art:Masks fashioned from leaf, fiber, cloth, and wood are usually worn with leaf and fiber costumes. The major context is men's initiation. History:The Bobo have lived in the region for centuries, with some estimates dating back to 800 A.D. It is generally believed that they moved into this area from the north. One of the primary ...