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Ivoirian wood mask, 'Guro Wise Man'

Known to be a wise reptile the snake lends its tail to this design as a symbol of wisdom. Salihu Ibrahim carves a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent spirits of the underworld. Deep rich color lends a mystical effect to the... more

Bungalow Rose Baule New Moon Ivoirian Wood Mask 20.75 H x 11.5 W in/brown/gray/white in Black | 20.75" H X 11.5" W | Wayfair

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. The artisan depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. 'Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Bungalow Rose Firdows Moon Ivoirian Mask Sculptural 20.5 H x 11.8 W x 2.4 D in blue/brown/white in Purple | 20.5" H X 11.8" W X 2.4" D | Wayfair

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Firdows people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

World Menagerie Brave & Strong Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask Wall Decor 17.3 H x 5.0 W in brown/white in Beige | 17.3" H X 5" W | Wayfair 78291

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 in the underworld, which they worship and celebrate... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Compassion and Bravery' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This noble mask is adorned with the horns of a ram and a bird leaning forward. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes bravery and compassion. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Togetherness' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

To the Yaure people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes togetherness. Carved of sese wood a face of solemn features is crowned with the image of two birds face-to-face. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this replica by hand and as the birds' beaks come into... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule New Moon' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Brave Fighter' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His face is lean and narrow his features a mystery as befits his name ?û Apugu the brave fighter in the Hausa language. Crafted by hand of African sese wood the mask is the work of Godfred France. Such masks are used by the people of Kabube-Nandom in... more

'Protection and Blessings' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Crowned with the image of a crested bird this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted for their zoomorphic features the masks were believed... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kran Twins'

Side by side identical faces depict twins in this handsome African mask. Representative of the Cote d'Ivoire's Kran people it is worn by parents to celebrate the birth of twins says artisan Salihu Ibrahim. He adds applications of white clay for contrast. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Blue Moon'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

King Who Loves Peace,'Ivoirian wood mask'

Horns crown the narrow face of an African king. Carved with only hand tools from naturally-dried sese wood, the piece slopes dramatically from a smooth forehead to a pointed chin; a slim nose elongates the visage. Designer Nana Adu Amankwapam... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Yoari Moon' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned by a crescent moon this cheerful mask comes from Cote d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding applications of white clay for contrast. Such masks are used... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Bird Protector'

A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent the spirits of... more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... more

'Brave and Strong' - Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask

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 in the underworld which they worship and celebrate... more

African mask, 'Four Brave Horns'

The slender horns of a gazelle and the stout curling horns of a ram crown this bold warrior. Tribal markings adorn the cheeks of the bearded personage. Hand-carved from African sese wood this mask by Salihu Ibrahim represents the Baule people of Cote... more

Warrior Leopard,'Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Jaguar and Boruca Warrior'

Hoping to preserve their culture and honor their country's fauna, artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association from Costa Rica handcraft a balsa wood mask. A magnificent leopard and a brave Boruca warrior take over the design, with all the details... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Dzonu Warrior'

This extraordinary mask is inspired by the traditions of the Dzonu people of Ghana's Volta Region. Featuring a bird looking downward it was usually gifted to brave warriors. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs the mask carved from local sese wood and adorned... more

Bungalow Rose Dzonu Warrior Ghanaian Wood Mask 16.25 H x 6.0 W in/blue/brown/green/red in Black | 16.25" H X 6" W | Wayfair

This extraordinary mask is inspired by the traditions of the Dzonu people of Ghana's Volta Region. Featuring a bird looking downward, it was usually gifted to brave warriors. The artisan designs the mask, carved from local sese wood and adorned with... more

African masks, 'Proud Hausa Warrior'

Proud and brave a fighting man comes to life as an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the piece from sese wood and adorns the features with colorful seed beads meticulously applied by hand. Polished brass inlay surrounds the head. The artisan... more