Handmade Sese Wood 'Ivoirian Flamingo Guardian' Mask (Ghana) - Blue/Brown

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.A flamingo spreads graceful wings above a quiet face in a gesture of protection. Serenely lovely, symmetrical features convey a sensation of peace and well being. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece from African sese wood, a superlative example of Guro art. Among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, such masks represent the spirits of the underworld.

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Story Behind the Art:
'Upon the death of my father, I was sent to live with one of my father's closest friends, a renowned traditional carver to the then Akwamu chief and the people of Akwamu,' Salihu Ibrahim says. 'I worked with him for about 15 years, during which time I learned the styles and techniques of the Ashanti and Akwamu people. My work began to flourish and achieve recognition, and today, I have apprentice carvers working with me to learn the art of carving.' I have exhibited my work at local art fairs as well as in Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Now, I have seven apprentice carvers with me learning the art of carving and preparing the carved items to resemble antique pieces.

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• Weight:1.5 lbs
• Dimension:21.25" H x 7.75" W x 3.9" DColors: Blue, brown, beige
• Materials: Sese wood
• Intended as wall decor 
• Made in Ghana.