Yellow African tribal mask hand carved wood wall sculpture with cowrie shells leather crest folk figure symbolic ethnic home decor-G5522

Brightly painted African tribal mask with cowrie shells and symbolic facial design—ideal for vibrant folk wall decor.

🔹 Cultural Context
This painted wooden mask draws from the ceremonial style of West African tribes such as the Baule or Guro, where vivid colors and cowrie shell ornamentation were used to honor spirits, symbolize fertility, and signal social status. Yellow often represents prosperity and sacred energy in traditional African symbolism.

🔹 Visual Details
The face is vividly painted yellow with arched black eyebrows, black-lined eyes, red lips, and triangle motifs on the cheeks. The brow is wrapped in brown leather and decorated with white cowrie shells. A narrow ridged crest extends from the top, giving the piece vertical presence. The carving is detailed but stylized, with smooth surfaces and bold painted contrasts.

🔹 How to Use / Display
Perfect for wall hanging in artistic, tribal, or eclectic interiors. This mask adds color, heritage, and symbolic value to entryways, studios, or gallery walls.

🔹 Origin & Materials
Style: West African tribal art

Region: Côte d’Ivoire or Ghana influence

Materials: wood, paint, cowrie shells, leather

Hand carved, decorative use only

🔹 Measurements
Height: 29.2 cm / 11.49 in

Width: 13 cm / 5.11 in

🔹 Shipping Note
Stand not included. Ships carefully packed with tracking
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