This artwork is a wooden mask, a creation by Ze Crente , a significant figure in Brazilian popular art and specifically from the artistic center of Ilha do Ferro. About the Artist (Ze Crente) : Ze Crente is widely recognized for his colorful animal sculptures.After abandoning a bohemian lifestyle , he dedicated himself to sculpting sacred symbols and images.He continues the tradition of the Ilha do Ferro region, being a student of Fernando Rodriques.He uses the natural forms of wood (trunks , branches , roots)as a starting point for his works, creating both fantastic animals and human finures,in addition to his religious images. Material : Wood Dimensious : 24 cm wide , 30 cm long (high) , and 4 cm deep
