Guro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan 'Fertility Guru' Item ID: 2677064299

Name: Guro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan 'Fertility Guru'
Brand: Sefah Annwhar
SKU: 2677064299
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Sefah 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."

Item detail

1.52 lbs
19.3 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 2.8 inches D
Sese wood
Features a rustic
rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor

Made in Ghana

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Sefah Annwhar

I stay up late with my dad when he receives a lot of orders. It gives me the chance to practice my craft, allowing my hands to give shape to what I've been taught earlier in the day. This is how I mastered my craft. At first, it was confusing and challenging but, the more I practice, the easier it becomes.

I get my inspiration from my father and from nature. I use sese wood, aluminum, brass and clay. These materials are easy to obtain from the market.

My dream is to train people carving and designing. I also want to feed the poor.

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Sefah Annwhar

Sefah Annwhar hand-carved African masks

I became interested in art at a tender age. I used to play with scraps of wood in my father's workshop when I was a child. I learned how to carve during junior high school. During weekends and vacations, my father showed me the basics. I was so excited to learn and this helped to improve my skills quickly. I realized that carving gave me the opportunity to be creative and I loved it. I can create anything I dream up and this feeds my creativity. I don't teach any students yet, but hope to pass on my knowledge of carving.

I stay up late with my dad when he receives a lot of orders. It gives me the chance to practice my craft, allowing my hands to give shape to what I've been taught earlier in the day. This is how I mastered my craft. At first, it was confusing and challenging but, the more I practice, the easier it becomes.

I get my inspiration from my father and from nature. I use sese wood, aluminum, brass and clay. These materials are easy to obtain from the market.

My dream is to train people carving and designing. I also want to feed the poor.

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