Narrow eyes are menacing beneath brows like red flames while the headdress suggests a spider's web. Designed to strike fear into the hearts of intruders, this mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'These are used by the Afare tribe of Ethiopia at harvest time to scare away persons who want to get into the farm and steal their crops,' the artisan says. Appropriately, he names the piece Hoo, a Hausa word that means 'Scaring.'
- African rubberwood and brass
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended as wall decor
- 1.30 lbs
- 15 inches H x 6 inches W x 2.4 inches D