Mask Kasai River God Artist Hand Carved Wood Beaded Zaire Wall Art NOVICA Africa

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Mask Kasai River God Artist Hand Carved Wood Beaded Zaire Wall Art NOVICA Africa:
$191.65

eb37946 nv63403 TL4 SL0 Congolese wood mask, \'River God\'

Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art and spirituality of the Pende people, crafting this extraordinary vision of the Kasai River God. Ibrahim masterfully carves the mask from sese wood and adorns it with an array of colorful trade beads. The Pende people live on the banks of the Kasai River in Zaire. Every time a river, stream or lake is purified, appreciation is shown to the god that inhabits the waters for its protection. Yearly and periodic rituals are therefore done to appease and thank the gods for their protection and longevity. Please note this mask is crafted by hand without a previous sketch or mold. The beaded work may vary slightly in pattern and color in subsequent masks, therefore rendering each one unique and exclusive.

Artist: Salihu Ibrahim

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Item Details Size

21.3 inches H x 9.5 inches W x 4.7 inches D

Weight 6.39 pounds Materials Sese wood

Photos are representative of the item being offered, but are not necessarily of the exact item you would receive. As is the nature of handcrafted items, there may be very slight variations from one piece to the next.

See Listing InfoCURRENT PRICE: US $405.95SUGGESTED RETAIL

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Shipping Information SHIPPING TO USA (LOWER 48 STATES) Shipping Services Shipping Cost Delivery Time Standard to Lower 48 United States $8.00 7 to 20 business days Expedited to Lower 48 United States $33.00 2 to 6 business days WE SHIP TO OVER 100 DESTINATIONS! Destination Shipping Cost Delivery Time Australia $44.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination) Canada $33.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination) Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands $15.00 2 to 5 weeks USA (Alaska or Hawaii)
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Expedited $33.00 3 to 10 business days United Kingdom $20.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination)

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Biography of Salihu Ibrahim

\"I worked with the chief\'s head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving.\"

\"Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. \"My... read more