{"product_id":"guro-baule-bird-finial-mask-ivory-coast-1920-1950","title":"Guro\/Baule Bird Finial Mask - Ivory Coast • 1920-1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuro\/Baule Bird Finial Mask\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1920 - 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by the Guro or Baule peoples of West Africa, this portrait mask (Mblo or Gu) is topped with a prominent hornbill bird finial. In regional mythology, the hornbill symbolizes supernatural protection, agricultural fertility, and a connection to the spirit world. Danced during celebratory festivals, the refined facial features and carved teeth reflect traditional ideals of physical beauty and spiritual composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Estimated Age: Early-to-Mid 20th Century (c. 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Features a carved hornbill finial resting atop a relief-braided coiffure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hand-carved open mouth displaying traditional serrated teeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Heavy, naturally oxidized dark patina with visible hand-tooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Authentically aged perimeter attachment points showing field handling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wayfinder Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626547613933,"sku":null,"price":628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thewayfindersociety.com\/products\/guro-baule-bird-finial-mask-ivory-coast-1920-1950","provider":"The Wayfinder Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}