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Handcrafted African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana, "Strong Protector"

Salihu Ibrahim crafts a striking mask intended to protect and fight evil where... more

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Salihu Ibrahim crafts a striking mask intended to protect and fight evil where it hangs. He calls the mask Toura, which in the language of Ghana's Hausa people means "Strong." Ibrahim crafts the mask by hand with sese wood featuring a jute hair and beard, as well as a headdress trimmed with raffia. Red cotton threads trim the aluminum mask over the large, expressive eyes.

  • 0.50 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 26 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 10.25" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

  • Sese wood, jute, aluminum, raffia, cotton
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Oumarou

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11/20/2021

"Excellent"

Extremely good quality highly pleased. thank you .came as advertised and nicely packaged.incredibly satisfied.

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Jane Jarboe

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07/31/2018

"Good vibes for our home office"

We have this exquisite and magnificent piece on the wall of our home office. We love the good energy we feel it brings to our home.

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Collectors ItemArtEnergy

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  • Good energy, decor, conversation piece, art

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Sandy

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03/11/2022

"The hair on the other hand is full and beautiful"

It was beautiful but I was hoping the beard would be fuller like in the picture- it is very skimpy The hair on the other hand is full and beautiful

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Ashley

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08/01/2020

"Beautiful"

This mask has been my favorite by far. Much more beautiful in person than the picture

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Kate

From Va. Beach, Va.

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09/23/2017

"This is one of the favorite items I own."

This mask is an eye catcher. My daughter-in-law is an Art major and noticed this beautiful mask immediately upon entering my home. I have it hanging in the living room. He is our protector. He is surrounded by interesting objects from Hawaii and the Philippines. Thank you so much for adding to the mystique of my surroundings.

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Interestinguniquegorgeousawesome!

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David

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07/15/2023

"Excellent work!"

This mask is a wonderful addition to my collection! I m hanging it proudly in my dining room, next to one of my other favorite masks! Excellent craftsmanship! Thank you, Salihu, for this wonderful creation!

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Ann

From Huntsville, Alabama / United States

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06/19/2023

"My Zamble"

I love this! Thanks to the man who made it. Looks great on my wall and is a real eye catcher. Worth every bit of what I paid!

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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03/09/2023

"Awesome sculpture"

Awesome sculpture

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Susan

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11/16/2022

"Wonderful mask"

I was very excited to receive this mask. It makes a great impression against the white wall where I wanted to place it. I love the geometric design and quirkiness of the face which evokes laughter and good humor for me.

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Nat

From Ireland

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09/28/2022

"Beautiful mask"

I bought this mask to decorate my living room. The mask looks great, Im very pleased. Impressive craftsmanship!

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Douglas

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09/10/2022

"Powerful and a little Cute"

Photos do this no justice. The antlers (or perhaps horns) stand in contrast to the simple, but elegant, face. its one of those designs that makes you think, why couldnt I have thought of this, while in your heart you know you couldnt have done so. This is my 16th mask.

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