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Liberia wood mask, "Male Spiritual Healer"
Carved from sese wood and treated with clay, this mask represents a male healer from the Dan tribe in Liberia. "It is actually worn by soldiers, but sometimes they need to act as native doctors," explains Salihu Ibrahim. "They believed they will be possessed by the masks' healing powers when they wear it." Ibrahim adorns the mask with jute, cotton threads and stone beads.
- 1.24 kgs
- 2.7 lbs
- 43 cm H x 19 cm W x 8 cm D
- 17" H x 7.5" W x 3.1" D
- Sese wood, clay and stone beads with jute and cotton trim
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Archeopteryx
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06/15/2022
"Butterfly Bird Mask"
This is outstanding! It hangs near our stairs after coming in the front door of the house. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the colors flow into the space. When hung on a single hook it hangs at a slight angle, but I feel that accentuates it.
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Landon
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04/14/2022
"Gorgeous"
This fabulous mask looks beautiful in my library.
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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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Tatyana
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01/21/2022
"Beautiful elephant"
Im a big fan of Salihu Ibrahim and this mask is another addition to my collection. Well done again Salihu Ibrahim!
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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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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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