The Zaouli Dancer

This is a traditional dancer of the Guro people of the Central Ivory Coast West Africa. Each village has a prized dancer. The mask represents Djela Lou Zaouli. (meaning; the daughter of Djela.). The dancer listens to his drummers and begins stamping his feet in a mesmerizing and hypnotic way, while his upper body remains still. The dance is performed during funerals and celebrations in the village. 

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

• Acrylic|Canvas Framed 
• 10”x 14”