A variation of the well-known kplekple moon mask used by the Boule people during the traditional Goli dance.

Figures, which traditionally represented images of ancestors, were placed in the central tent of the village.

There is a whole group of masks from the south of Ivory Coast that share common characteristics. First and foremost, they are disturbing.

It is likely that several such masks formed the capitals of the columns supporting the roof of the House of Men.

 It is also important to note that they are not intended for display. A young man should carry them with him. Despite their prevalence, such items are rarely offered for sale.

Boccio figures gain power and become effective only when they are charged with magical energy by a voodoo priest. In practice, this means painting the figure with a substance made according to a special recipe, which sometimes includes the blood of sacrificed animals.

According to Luluwa beliefs, the figure of the chief is inhabited by the spirits of ancestors. It protects the village and individual households. It enhances the authority of the ruling chief, who is responsible for the continuity of tribal traditions and connection with the beliefs of previous generations.