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Send to a friendGuro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan, "Fertility Guru"
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Delivery EstimateSefah Annwhar replicates the unique artistry of Ivory Coast's Guro people with this impressive wall mask. Featuring two faces, fertility masks were given to Guro women to help them conceive. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand-carves the sese wood mask and adorns it with painted details over clay textures.
Guro people are regarded as the most prolific of African artists. Guro people were originally safe from French colonization, as they lived among the dense forests of Ivory Coast; however, this only lasted until 1912. Under French rule they had to change their nomadic ways to settlements, and rather than having a village leader, a distinguished elder would be designated to mediate disputes and serve as a liaison to neighboring tribes.
- 0.69 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 49 cm H x 11 cm W x 7 cm D
- 19.25" H x 4.3" W x 2.8" D
- Sese wood
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Liliana
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02/24/2018
"Beautiful!!!!!!"
I received my mask yesterday and immediately hang it in my living room. It looks gorgeous! I am very pleased and want to congratulate the artist.!
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Fertility Guru, Guro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan
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Linda
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08/20/2020
"Wood box"
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and it was a hit! I was blown away by the elegance and beauty of this box. I was impressed by the quality of the piece, everything was simply perfect! I am very pleased with this purchase!!
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Patricia
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10/30/2019
"Wood Box"
Good quality box.
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06/06/2019
"Very good looking box !"
Just received the box today and it is very well made and looks great !
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- Keepsakes , jewerly
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Marie
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01/28/2018
"Gift to my brother"
He is thrilled with this decorative, well-designed box, called a Sika Korkoo Kwrabia. Happy that I choose this item for him.
Purchased Item:
Sika Korkoo Kwrabia III, Decorative Sese Wood and Aluminum Plate Box from West Africa
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- This was a gift for: OTHER
- Occasion: birthday
Patricia
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06/18/2017
"Wonderful Workmanship"
This was my first purchase from Novica. The workmanship is great. It's a beautiful addition to my collection.
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Kamsiyochukwu, Original African Wall Mask in Hand Carved Wood and Aluminum
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