Con los ojos cerrados, un rostro se llena de tristeza en esta máscara de Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Entre el pueblo Hausa de Nigeria, estas máscaras se le dan a la viuda o al viudo", explica. "Creen que el espíritu de la máscara le dará a la persona en duelo un gran corazón para lidiar con el dolor de la pérdida. Cada vez que él o ella vea esta máscara, el afligido obtendrá algo de paz interior". Él nombra la pieza. Zurufi, una palabra Hausa que significa "Corazón Profundo".
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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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