Traditional Hand-carved West African MASK from the Guro or Baule People of Cote d'lvoire (Ivory Coast). These carved masks are often referred to as "passport" masks or lukame. Prior to colonial border systems, travelers, traders, or hunters carried these when moving between villages or territories to prove their tribal allegiance, status, or societal membership. It measures 20" Long x 7" Wide x 6.5" Depth and Weighs 2.3 lbs. AFRICAN ARTIFACTS