Ivoirian Avian Grace Hand Carved Guro Tribal African Mask La ComUnidad Crafted of ceramic and painted

Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand with intricate motifs

Studded with marcasite

Soy & coconut wax

pyramids create vertical motifs punctuated with red

achieved using the batik method

Ivoirian Avian Grace Hand Carved Guro Tribal African Mask La ComUnidad Crafted of ceramic and paintedLeaning forward to caress the forehead, a graceful bird crowns this sese wood mask. The solemn visage boasts a narrow beard that curls in counterpoint to the slender avian body. Salihu Ibrahim uses manual tools to carve this mask with the detailed care that characterizes Guro artistry. For these Cte d'Ivoire people, masks personify the spirits of the underworld. materials: Sese wood Features a rustic, rugged finish Hand crafted item color, size and or