Vintage Baule Guro Portrait Mask Carved Wood Hornbill Bird African Tribal Art For Sale

• Design & Cultural Origin: A striking vintage African portrait mask, exhibiting classic characteristics of Baule and Guro carving traditions from the Ivory Coast and Liberian regions. These masks are traditionally used in ceremonial dances or kept as revered personal objects.
• Sculptural Details: Expertly hand-carved from a single piece of wood, the mask features a serene, stylized face with elegantly arched eyebrows, slit eyes, and a rich, dark patina. The figure is dramatically surmounted by a carved hornbill bird, a culturally significant symbol often representing fertility, protection, and spiritual communication in West African art.
• Display Appeal: With its beautiful elongated proportions and striking animal superstructure, this piece makes a commanding and authentic statement for any global art collection, gallery wall, or culturally inspired interior.
• Measurements: The piece measures 20 1/2" tall from the top of the bird to the bottom of the chin, 6 1/2" across the forehead, and the bird measures 2 3/4" across the breast.

Item Condition: This carved wood mask shows normal signs of vintage use and display, including some chips on the bird's toes and a few rub marks on the chin and nose, but the wood remains otherwise solid and intact - see photos for a full condition assessment.