Wood mask, 'Odo Bird'
The animal or bird displayed on this type of traditional West African mask may vary according to the tribe or the occasion for use. Featuring a bird centered on the top of its head, masks such as this are worn while dancing at festivals. Odo simply means love, and it is with love that Ernestina Oppong Asante deftly sculpts intricate figures of rich sese wood in her Ghana workshop. Heart-shaped and graceful, this mask's serene features and demure smile make it the perfect gift for someone special.