"Máscaras como ésta son utilizadas por el pueblo Gaya del estado de Kano en Nigeria", dice un artesano ghanés Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Se utilizan durante las ceremonias matrimoniales cuando los novios provienen de tribus diferentes. Durante la ceremonia, el hombre usa la máscara y se acuesta en el suelo para permitir que su novia salte sobre él. Este simple acto les dice a las personas presentes que él No maltratará a la mujer cuando la lleve consigo. Latón repujado adorna la máscara africana tallada a mano, llamada Tomari – una palabra hausa que significa "Salta conmigo, mi amor".
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Abdul is such a talented craftsman and artist, as well. I have had this beautiful box sitting on my coffee table for quite some time now. My apologies to Abdul for the overdue review. Thanks again, Abdul!
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The mask lacks vibrance. The colors are dull. Very Primitive in nature. The red doesnt appear as vivid as the photo. The size is nice. I recognize that one cant duplicate a mask over and over exactly due to it being handmade.
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Nicely made solid, and the color is stunning and distinct.
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