This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring a beard and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special festivities for a good harvest.

Product Features:

• Materials: Sese wood
• Color: Brown
• Decorative
• Hang on wall
• Dimensions: 16.3 inches high x 8.8 inches wide x 3.9 inches deep

Story Behind the Art:
'Upon the death of my father, I was sent to live with one of my father's closest friends, a renowned traditional carver to the then Akwamu chief and the people of Akwamu,' Salihu Ibrahim says. 'I worked with him for about 15 years, during which time I learned the styles and techniques of the Ashanti and Akwamu people. My work began to flourish and achieve recognition, and today, I have apprentice carvers working with me to learn the art of carving.'

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