Mali Bozo Puppet Fish White - 175.6 resort Each shield is carved from

Each shield is carved from a single piece of Baobab wood — a sacred wood used for medicinal and ritual purposes for centuries — then covered in thousands of small pearly black and gold beads on manila string in a striking geometric design

The Dan call these masks gle or ge — words for both the carved mask and the individual spirit it's believed to embody in masquerade

ensuring they last in humid terrarium environments

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Mali Bozo Puppet Fish White - 175.6 resort Each shield is carved fromBozo fish are hand crafted by Bozo artisans in Mali, these river sculptures are hand carved from wood, painted, and then antiqued through an underground smoking process. The sculptures are miniature renditions of Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used in ceremonies. The young men's association is responsible for the masquerades after the harvest is finished. The puppets (fish sculptures) are used in competitions to find the best performers. The Bozo people