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Ivoirian wood mask, "Scorpion Vigil"

Name: Ivoirian wood mask, 'Scorpion Vigil'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 78310
Price: 170.17 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (132 reviews)

Product ID: 78310

by Salihu Ibrahim (132)

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also... more

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Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld, which they worship and celebrate during special rituals. Ibrahim uses manual tools to procure the admirable detail that embellishes this sese wood mask. He uses kola nut and polish to stain the wood and achieve a lustrous finish.

0.70 kgs
1.5 lbs

38 cm H x 16 cm W x 13 cm D
15" H x 6.25" W x 5" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 78310

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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Tatyana

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Nov 08, 2016

“Salihu Ibrahim never failes”

Love this mask as every other Salihu Ibrahim's work I bought. Looking forward for future purchases.

Purchased Item Scorpion Vigil, Ivoirian wood mask

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WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“TIGARI PSYCHIC”

IT TOOK ME WEEKS TO PLAN, AS IT RESIDES IN MY APARTMENT, CURRENTLY! AS IM SURE, THAT THE OWNER OF THIS STATUE AND ALL HIS STATUES ARE BLESSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF INVESTING INTO HIS PRODUCTS! AND OTHERS WILL PURCHASE THEIR OWN.

Purchased Item Tigari Psychic, Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa

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WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“SPIRIT OF DARKNESS”

UNFORTUNATELY I DIDNT CHOSE THE EXPRESS ROUTE, HOWEVER THE PIECE IS AMAZING AND LEAVES YOU IN AWH! I FELT LIKE I CHILD IN A CANDY STORE, STILL DO! AS MORE PURCHASES ARE NEEDED!

Purchased Item Spirit of Darkness, Liberian Wood Mask

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Microcredit Financing

Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Meet the Artist

Salihu Ibrahim Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."

"Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my... read more