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Handcrafted Wood Mask, "Horn Dancing"

Brandishing long horns, this mask symbolizes power. The Yoruba people of Nigeria... more

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Brandishing long horns, this mask symbolizes power. The Yoruba people of Nigeria believe the wearer will be endowed with the mask's powerful energies. Wilson Aboagye carves this stunning version by hand of local sese wood. He decorates it with embossed brass plates to resemble scarification. This horn mask is worn for dancing as well as for covering one's face when meeting the king.

  • 0.70 kgs
  • 1.5 lbs
  • 51 cm H x 16 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 20" H x 6.25" W x 2.4" D

  • Sese wood and brass
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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