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Mouth open as if to speak, a young man calls from the past. His stern visage is fierce even in the afterlife. Believed to personify an ancestor, this ghost mask inspires a sensation of awe. Ernestina Oppong Asante carves piece by hand from sese wood. After the wood is thoroughly dry, her skilled artisans sand its features to satiny smoothness and apply dark tan polish to give it a distinguished finish as well as to protect the wood. Brass and aluminum plates along with copper wire add its beauty. This exquisite example of Ghanaian art makes a dramatic addition to any decor.
- 1.70 kgs
- 3.7 lbs
- 49 cm H x 28 cm W x 8 cm D
- 19.25" H x 11" W x 3.2" D
- Sese wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Enabling Education
Ernestina supports and provides for her grandchildren's education.
Microcredit Financing
Ernestina Oppong Asante has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1600 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood and paints, as well as leather for the drums.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
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