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Authentic Guro Zamble Mask Hand Carved from Sese Wood, "Guro Zamble I"
Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim crafts a replica of the Guro Zamble mask from local sese wood. The Zamble mask is one of three masks that are sacred to the Guro people of the Ivory Coast. It depicts a mythical male being whose form is fused with animal features. Zamble masks have the most intricate carvings of all Guro masks.
- 0.59 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- 43.5 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 13 cm D
- 17.25" H x 5.75" W x 5" D
- Sese wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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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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Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
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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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Fang Culture, Original Hand Carved Wood Fang Style Wall Mask
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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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Barbara
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11/09/2021
"I love this mask"
This mask is magnificent! Even better than the picture.
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Kindly River Goddess, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
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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.
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