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Send to a friendAfrican Carved Wood Mask, "Gelede Mourning"
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Delivery EstimateWith downcast eyes, his face expresses sorrowful resignation. Yet a quiet dignity permeates his smooth features. This imposing mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I represents those worn by male members of Yoruban Gelede societies. Such masks are worn at the funerals of deceased members.
- 0.56 kgs
- 1.2 lbs
- 30 cm H x 11 cm W x 11 cm D
- 11.75" H x 4.3" W x 4.3" D
- Sese wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Write a reviewOn December 15, 1991 after the necessary rites had been performed by the elders, Tetebo was seated as the Tufohene with the royal name of Nana Adu Amankwapam I.
In 1991, Adu Tetebo was selected by the Kingmakers as the next occupant of the Tufohene throne to succeed the late Nana Kwadwo Owusu. Tufohene is an... read more
