This artisan handcrafts this spectacular mask, a loyal replica of this mask. The mask is named after the celebrated chief of the Toma people, who live in southeastern Guinea bordering the Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This mask is believed to bring forth a better harvest and protect the land. Asmah carves the sese wood mask and adorns it with glistening beads and embossed aluminum.
Love the vibrant colors and bead work. Based on dimensions online I thought it was bigger...no problem...I still had a place for this.. Zipporah. Windsor Mill, MD. Fri Jul 21 2017