handmade (5 items)
Kulango Earth God
Handmade African Wood Mask
Kulango Earth God, Handmade African Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Circular horns crown this enigmatic personage by Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the earth god Tano, who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of Côte d'Ivoire. Bold and colorful... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brave and Strong
Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Brave and Strong, Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This face of solemn expression bears on its head the image of an elephant. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, this mask signifies strength and bravery. Guro masks are emblems of the spirits living... read more$124.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Gbekre I
Handmade African Wood and Jute Monkey Mask
Baule Gbekre I, Handmade African Wood and Jute Monkey Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
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... read more$227.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ivoirian Guro Peace
Handmade Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Ivoirian Guro Peace, Handmade Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This quiet visage is a symbol of peace among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits of the underworld. A slender headdress that culminates in a circle and a stylized... read more$144.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Moon Blessing
Handmade Blue Wood Baule Tribe Decorative Wall Mask
Baule Moon Blessing, Handmade Blue Wood Baule Tribe Decorative Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire, who are part of the Akan ethnic group, celebrate the harvest by wearing a moon-shaped mask with horns (called a Goli mask) during ceremonial dances. Salihu Ibrahim... read more$154.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim