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Bronze Baoule Mask. Ancestry is very important to the African people, who make these masks to show honor to their ancestors. They design the masks with elaborate hair and jewelry to show great wealth and honor so their ancestors will be pleased with them and bring blessings. Ancestors are greatly to be feared if they are angered, so the people are very careful to be honoring to them at all times. These masks are greatly revered in African culture and make a great addition to any home as a decoration or collectors item. 1/2 lb. and 4 1/4 - 5" inches long, this is a treasure you will be proud to show your friends. Made in the Ivory Coast
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