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African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask, "Firespitter"

Product ID: 73544

The Kponyugo mask, sometimes known as the "firespitter" mask, is an important ceremonial mask for the Senufo people of Mali, the Ivory Coast... more

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The Kponyugo mask, sometimes known as the "firespitter" mask, is an important ceremonial mask for the Senufo people of Mali, the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Its fierce appearance is intended to elicit uncertainty and apprehension, and it is commonly used during funeral rituals to scare away malevolent spirits. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the mask with extraordinary attention to detail. Featuring horns, pointy tusks, sharp-looking teeth, and a raffia mane, the visage is fearsome.

  • 1.60 kgs
  • 3.5 lbs
  • 77 cm H x 24 cm W x 24 cm D
  • 30.5" H x 9.5" W x 9.5" D

  • Sese wood, brass
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 73544
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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Anthony

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Jan 25, 2017

Great piece!”

A fantastic addition to our home. A really great piece of handcrafted art.

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Niomi

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Jan 02, 2020

Social Piece”

Huge mask! Compliments my home very well.

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jim pawlak

From west bend

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Dec 20, 2016

African Mask review”

It is beautiful piece of art work. It will fit right in with my collection of African art. Is there a way I can contact the artist? Id like to send him pictures of my collection. It might give him some ideas for future carvings.

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Dominique

From San Francisco Bay Area

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Nov 02, 2024

A cherished heirloom”

A striking and well crafted mask. I get compliments on this piece whenever visitors come to my home.

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Apr 29, 2024

Good quality”

Excellent work!

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Apr 25, 2024

Beutiful item”

As expected

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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