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Unique Hand Carved Wood and Jute African Monkey Mask, "Baule Gbekre II"
For the Baule, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast, masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask, hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute cords. Horizontal lines on the cheeks and forehead represent facial scarification.
- 0.98 kgs
- 2.2 lbs
- 35 cm H x 27 cm W x 21 cm D
- 13.75" H x 10.75" W x 8.25" D
- Sese wood, jute, clay
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Intended as wall decor
- 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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STEPHEN
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01/06/2021
"Very satisfied"
A heavy, well built and detailed mask. Glad that I purchased it.
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Baule Gbekre II, Unique Hand Carved Wood and Jute African Monkey Mask
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Dan Dolan
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10/13/2019
"Magnificent monkey business!"
Large, well made. Unique piece and a great addition to my collection. Artist is very talented. One down side, you have to rig your own way to hang. Would be better with a wire or hanger screwed into the inside of mask.
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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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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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