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 depictions in their masks to personify the spirits of the underworld. A captivating piece, this sese wood mask is stained with polish and finished with kola nut.
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