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Ivory Coast Wood Peg Sculpture, "Kong Protection"
Two faces are certain to bring protection according to the beliefs of the Kong people of Ivory Coast. They peg this staff-like image on the land, their garden or home. Salihu Ibrahim replicates this legendary image featuring a male and female faces, though the female traits are predominant. Ibrahim carves the sese wood peg by hand and adorns it with recycled glass beads on cotton twine. Ibrahim applies clay to achieve an aged, weathered finish.
- 1.16 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- 91 cm H x 10 cm W x 8 cm D
- 36" H x 3.9" W x 3.1" D
- Sese wood, recycled glass beads and cotton twine
- 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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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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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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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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