Senufo Presence
Ornate Senufo Wall Mask Artisan Crafted African Tribe Art
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SKU: 260968
Frank Odei Amoani replicates the art of the Senufo people as he crafts this wall mask by hand. The brown sese wood mask features two faces in profile for a headdress, and cotton twine under the face. Exposed teeth and half-closed eyes result in a fearsome expression, while clay applications provide a weathered appearance.
The Senufo people of Ivory Coast, Mali and Burkina Faso live off farming and occasional hunting. Senufo masks combine animal and human in a single design; they are crafted by specialist artists who live apart from the rest of the village. Senufo artists have a high status in their society as their masks and sculptures are believed to have the power to help communication between the living and their dead ancestors.
The Senufo people of Ivory Coast, Mali and Burkina Faso live off farming and occasional hunting. Senufo masks combine animal and human in a single design; they are crafted by specialist artists who live apart from the rest of the village. Senufo artists have a high status in their society as their masks and sculptures are believed to have the power to help communication between the living and their dead ancestors.
- Sese wood and cotton twine
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended as wall decor
- 5.47 lbs
- 20.5 inches H x 9.8 inches W x 4.9 inches D
- Made in Ghana
