Ivory Coast handcrafted tribal mask

Ivory Coast handcrafted and hand-painted and is approximately 11 in length and is 4” wide To African cultures, masks aren't playthings or decorations. They might serve an important role in rituals or ceremonies to ensure a good harvest, address tribal needs in time of peace or war, or convey spiritual presences in initiation rituals or burial ceremonies. Some masks represent the spirits of deceased ancestors. Other symbolize totem animals, creatures important to a certain family or group. .