Bwa 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.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 300,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Burkina Faso | 175,000 |
| Mali | 125,000 |
| Languages | |
| Bwamu, French | |
| Religion | |
| Animism (85%) Christianity (10%) Islam (5%) | |
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