This mask represents the classic Dan style. Masks of this type were used by the Poro secret society.

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Dan Mask From Ivory Coast
This mask represents the classic Dan style. Masks
of this type were used by the Poro secret
society. They are associated with the
circumcision camps for adolescent boys. They are
also danced for entertainment during village
ceremonies. Today these masks are used to perform
dances for important visitors.
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Djembe Drums The Djembe Drum is West Afric
ans most popular drum. It has a remarkably
flexible range of tones, produced by its thin
goat skin, shape and tight tuning. Today, the
Djembe is gaining popularity throughout the world
as a great addition to drumming circles, rituals,
gatherings, or to play alone.
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Masai Couple Candle Holders The
Makonde Tribe in Tanzania hand down the art of
their craftsmanship from generation to
generation. The Ebony wood represents their cu
lture and their art.  Their love for the East
African Blackwood tree where the wood originates
is shown through their magical hands that create
these wonderful pieces.
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Cat Pot This pot was crafted from the skilled h
ands of rural Kenyan women to the Nairobi artists
who give each pot its colorful personality. This
kitty caricature pot has vibrant colors and a
classy style. The cat pot stands 8" tall with a
5" opening at the top.
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Celebration Vase This beautiful t
erracotta celebration vase from Ghana has an
elegant design and is decorated with glass beads
and raffia.
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A Good Friend Mask This beautif
ul mask is called A Good Friend Mask. This
beautifully accented piece was hand carved in
Ghana West Africa by master artisans. This mask
is a good luck piece.
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Blue and White Moroccan Vase 14 vase with exqu
isite design and blue colors. Made in Safi,
Morocco.
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Kpando Medicine Pot This medicine pot is approxi
mately 8 tall and 8 in diameter at its widest
point with an opening of 5. It is decorated with
clay pieces to look like cowry shells.
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Masai Warrior Vase This Masai warrior vase
is tastefully done from Kenyan women and skillful
Nairobi artists. It stands 15 tall and is 10
wide with a 5 opening.
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Nigerian Trivet Beautifully woven from Nigerian
craftsmen. This trivet is 16 in diameter. They
have a natural color background with lovely black
weaved symbols.