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Baule Gbekre II

Unique Hand Carved Wood and Jute African Monkey Mask

$259.99
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SKU: 231894
For the Baule, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast, masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask, hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute cords. Horizontal lines on the cheeks and forehead represent facial scarification.
  • Sese wood, jute, clay
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • 2.16 lbs
  • 13.8 inches H x 10.8 inches W x 8.3 inches D
  • Made in Ghana

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Salihu Ibrahim

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