Baoule Mask Brass Pendant

These masks are exotic African decorative pieces, enjoyed and appreciated by all who love African culture. 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. Make a great addition to any home as a decoration or collectors item. They are handcrafted from solid brass, and greatly detailed. Often used as a pendant in jewelry, an unlimited number of other decorative and imaginative uses as well. Approximately 2 1/2" tall Many varieties to treasure. Made in the Ivory Coast A-B050