Guru Mask - 45 Cafe proportions and surface are one

proportions and surface are one of a kind

earthy tones

These inventive and meticulous beaded sashes are symbols of the owners spiritual position and are worn in public ceremonies by the Ifa Priestesses

and a showstopping gift

The artefacts produced are always unique as the mould is destroyed as part of the casting process

Guru Mask - 45 Cafe proportions and surface are oneA hand carved Guro mask from the Ivory Coast. The Guro (or Gouro) are a deeply spiritual people, and masks like this often represent Gu, wife of the supernatural being Zamble the horns standing for spiritual power and protection. Guro masks blend human, animal and fantastical elements, frequently incorporating birds such as the hornbill, and are still danced today at funerals, weddings and other ceremonies. A finely carved wall or shelf piece with