Bo Usu
Bo Usu are powerful forest spirits in Baoulé mythology of Ivory Coast that inhabit the 'bo' — the forest corridors lining streams and rivers, as distinct from the open savannah. These supernatural beings, described as genies, pixies, and entities with magical powers, are specifically invoked by hunters to ensure successful hunts. Hunters commission specialized wooden statuettes called Bo Usu figures, which are intentionally carved with a coarse, rugged aesthetic featuring prominent human sexual anatomy and anthropomorphic features. These figures are treated with sacrificial bird blood, eggshel