Weight | 0.77 kg |
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Dimensions | 38 × 13.3 cm |
Guro masks are dance masks
$149.00 $99.00
Guro masks are dancing masks, and their masquerade is well known in West African villages. They are used for entertainment and to represent social roles. Male dancers don masks and dance competitions are held between neighboring villages.
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