Guru Zamble Mask

Handcarved of Sese Wood by the Guru Tribe in Ivory Coast.  Guru masks typically feature elegant, elongated shapes with pointed chins, delicate facial features, finely textured hair, and traditional scarification marks.  Many designs combine human, animal, and mythical traits, often adding horns, birds (like the hornbill), or colorful pigments. Most pieces are carved from a single block of wood.  The Zamblé  mask is a acred, horned male mask representing a powerful forest spirit and mythical hero. Traditional Guru masks are used during funerals, weddings, tribal initiations, chief enthronements, and agricultural celebrations.Communities believe these masks hold protective magic and bring prosperity and harmony to the village. Dimensions: 31” High by 8” Wide by 5.75” Deep