African Mask Anyi Guere Gela War Mask Cote D'lvoire Libera Ivory Coast Africa

This item is an authentic and genuinely old Gela "war" mask made by artisans of the Guere ethnic group. Tribal Origin - The Guere people The Guere ethnic group are found traditionally in Ivory Coast . They are associated with the Wobe, Kran, Gere and others and are often grouped together with them as "We" people . The mask of the We people are often grimacing, fierce looking. They are generally created to be frightening and animal, human and metal materials may be used such as teeth, nails, shells, brass bells, feathers, hair, hide, horns etc. This one has fabric around the edges and many horns that make up the mask.