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African Wood Mask Wall Art Symbolizing Mortality from Ghana, "Owuo Akwedee"

George Alfred Frempong of Ghana handcrafts a striking African mask of sese wood.... more

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George Alfred Frempong of Ghana handcrafts a striking African mask of sese wood. The artisan names this design owuo akwedee, the name of the adinkra symbol the artist features on the rounded forehead of the mask, which means "ladder of death," symbolizing the mortality of all living things. Two wide open eyes sit atop cheeks covered in stamped aluminum plates painted black. The nose is painted golden yellow and the open mouth tinged red. A long cascade of jute string composes the beard. The mask is rubbed with clay to give it an aged finish then polished with the meat of the kola nut.

  • 0.40 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 31 cm H x 13 cm W x 5.5 cm D
  • 12.25" H x 5" W x 2.2" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum, jute
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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