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Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood African Toma Landai Mask, "Toma Landai"

Product ID: 297006

Inspired by the masks of the Guinean Toma people, Salihu Ibrahim creates this mask from local sese wood and paints it with natural beige and brown... more

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Inspired by the masks of the Guinean Toma people, Salihu Ibrahim creates this mask from local sese wood and paints it with natural beige and brown hues. Many of the young boys of the Toma participate in a ceremony meant as an initiation into adulthood, which involves donning masks known as landai, after a kind of forest spirit. Traditionally depicted with long faces and topped by horns, wearing these landai masks represents being devoured by spirits and being reborn into society as adult men.

  • 0.52 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 30.5 cm H x 17 cm W x 9.5 cm D
  • 12" H x 6.75" W x 3.7" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 297006
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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Dominique

From San Francisco Bay Area

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Nov 02, 2024

A cherished heirloom”

A striking and well crafted mask. I get compliments on this piece whenever visitors come to my home.

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Apr 29, 2024

Good quality”

Excellent work!

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Joowon

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Apr 25, 2024

Beutiful item”

As expected

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