The Toussian, Tusyan

The Toussian are a small ethnic group that inhabits the extreme southwestern part of Burkina Faso.

>> The Sembla and Bobo surround them, to the northeast, the Karaboro and Tyefo (Senoufo groups) to the north.

>> Closely related to the Senoufo, they share a common Voltaic language, similar religious beliefs, village structure as well as political systems.

>> The Toussian are most known for their Loniake plank masks worn during initiation ceremonies.

>> Masks depicting wonderful stylized zoomorphic subjects are less common and less known.

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