African mask African figure Hand Carved Tribal AFRICAN Wooden Zaouli Guro African Mask -4569

33.5/14 cm

The Guro mask people of central Ivory Coast often use mask during their traditional Zaouli mask for celebrations. The dance mask is believed to increase the productivity of a village mask that it is performed in. The mask features almond shaped eyes, round foreheads, sculpted nose and a small mouth with sprouting lips. The hairdo is often carved in elaborate geometrical patterns, surmounted by horns or a totem animal. The mask are normally colorful and coated with natural dyes.