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Hand Carved Guro Tribal African Mask, "Ivoirian Avian Grace"
Leaning forward to caress the forehead, a graceful bird crowns this sese wood mask. The solemn visage boasts a narrow beard that curls in counterpoint to the slender avian body. Salihu Ibrahim uses manual tools to carve this mask with the detailed care that characterizes Guro artistry. For these Côte d'Ivoire people, masks personify the spirits of the underworld.
- 0.60 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- 57 cm H x 17 cm W x 12 cm D
- 22.5" H x 6.75" W x 4.7" D
- Sese wood
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- 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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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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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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