Bwa people
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For the Congolese Bwa people, see Boa people.
The Bwa is an African society that is native to Burkina Faso. This society has an approximate population of over 300,000 persons. The Bwa people live in a number of individualized communities. They have no central government, and rely on their community standards. They are most known for their scarification and elaborate plank masks.[2]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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300,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Burkina Faso | 175,000[1] |
Mali | 125,000[1] |
Languages | |
Bwamu, French | |
Religion | |
Animism (85%) Christianity (10%) Islam (5%) |
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