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Delivery EstimateRichly textured repoussé covers an elongated face of regal features. Silvery aluminum and polished wood in black and brown create an elegant contrast. Crowning the mask by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, a bird is vigilant. "This is an akanga bird," she explains. "It lives in the chief's palace and sings at certain times to indicate good tidings. Young ladies are privileged to have this bird sing on their rooftops to indicate good news from the royal home. Possessing this mask brings honor and respect to a girl and her family."
- 0.82 kgs
- 1.8 lbs
- 57 cm H x 15 cm W x 6 cm D
- 22.5" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
- Sese wood and aluminum
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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William Curry
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07/20/2016
"African wood mask, 'The Chief's Messenger'"
This mask is exactly as advertised and absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! What you see is EXACTLY what you get. The people who pack these masks do a SUPERB job and everything I've ordered has arrived in perfect condition.
Best Uses
- Wall hanging decoration
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The Chief's Messenger, African wood mask
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Diana
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02/05/2023
"Nice statue"
Very well executed statue.
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Diana
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01/21/2023
"Quality statue"
Very nice quality craftsmanship
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Patricia
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12/26/2022
"Awesome sculpture!"
Very well made and goes well with my African motif.
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- decorating the wall in any room
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Sam
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02/06/2022
"Stunning"
Large, imposing, striking, gorgeous. Thank you Evelyn.
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Cynthia
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12/02/2021
"Heading back to Africa"
Beautiful, well constructed small storage and decorative box. Reminds me of a wonderful safari just before the pandemic...great memories, awesome box.
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- Decorative, small storage
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Wildlife of Africa, Hand Carved Rustic Decorative Box with African Animals
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Microcredit Financing
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $900 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of wood, metal plates and paints to increase production.
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