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African tribal mask Guro carved wood wall decor with pale face red lips arched brow animal crest artisan symbolic ethnic sculpture-G5519
$85
$122
Striking Guro tribal mask with pale face, expressive brows, and animal crest—perfect for statement ethnic wall display.
🔹 Cultural Context
The Guro people of Côte d’Ivoire create masks used in ceremonial dances honoring protective spirits. The prominent animal crest often represents ancestral vision or spiritual guardianship, while facial paint and features reflect beauty ideals and symbolic status.
🔹 Visual Details
This hand-carved wooden mask has a long, narrow oval face with a pale finish, high black eyebrows, red lips, and carved dotted markings on the cheeks. The most dramatic feature is the upward looped animal-like crest with color-block accents in red, blue, and yellow. A geometric ridge frames the forehead and chin. Small edge perforations suggest it was once worn or mounted in ritual use.
🔹 How to Use / Display
Display vertically on a wall or shelf to highlight its sculptural form. Ideal for ethnic, minimalist, or tribal art interiors.
🔹 Origin & Materials
Tribe: Guro
Region: Côte d’Ivoire
Hand carved wood with pigment
Decorative use only
🔹 Measurements
Height: 30.5 cm / 12 in
Width: 13.2 cm / 5.19 in
🔹 Shipping Note
Stand not included. Carefully packed with tracking included.
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🔹 Cultural Context
The Guro people of Côte d’Ivoire create masks used in ceremonial dances honoring protective spirits. The prominent animal crest often represents ancestral vision or spiritual guardianship, while facial paint and features reflect beauty ideals and symbolic status.
🔹 Visual Details
This hand-carved wooden mask has a long, narrow oval face with a pale finish, high black eyebrows, red lips, and carved dotted markings on the cheeks. The most dramatic feature is the upward looped animal-like crest with color-block accents in red, blue, and yellow. A geometric ridge frames the forehead and chin. Small edge perforations suggest it was once worn or mounted in ritual use.
🔹 How to Use / Display
Display vertically on a wall or shelf to highlight its sculptural form. Ideal for ethnic, minimalist, or tribal art interiors.
🔹 Origin & Materials
Tribe: Guro
Region: Côte d’Ivoire
Hand carved wood with pigment
Decorative use only
🔹 Measurements
Height: 30.5 cm / 12 in
Width: 13.2 cm / 5.19 in
🔹 Shipping Note
Stand not included. Carefully packed with tracking included.
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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