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Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour

Africa Wood carvings & beaded jewelry

About this Item

Smooth features reveal her youth, yet she is wise beyond her age. Tears spill from both eyes as great happiness overwhelms the girl. Rita Addo Zakour designs this beautiful African mask. Carved by hand of native sese wood, the mask features applications of aluminum repoussé, and beadwork surrounds the eyes. "Amidst extreme joy, some people shed tears," the Ghanaian artisan affirms.

Dimensions

  • 0.72 kgs
  • 1.6 lbs
  • 29.5 cm H x 27.5 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 11.5" H x 10.75" W x 3.5" D

Key Features

  • Sese wood, aluminum and recycled glass beads
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 214386
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273

Jane

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Feb 03, 2017

Love my mask”

This mask is very beautiful the workmanship is outstanding

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Michelle

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Nov 19, 2020

SUPERB quality!”

Nicer than I ever anticipated it to be - great size, color, detail & overall quality. Very impressed with this mask, so I bought 3 more round masks!

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Susan

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Apr 14, 2017

Mask reflects owners happiness”

This unique mask looks lovely in my foyer. The background color is lighter than on the website but I understand each piece is unique. Workmanship is superb.

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Wanda

From Gilbert, Arizoona USA

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Feb 16, 2026

Heritage Collection Mask”

It tell the history of my culture.

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Elaine

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Dec 10, 2025

Bold!”

This is a very bold, colorful pieces. I really enjoy wearing it.

Purchased Item Wild Planet, Eco-Friendly Colorful Recycled Plastic Bead Necklace

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nicole

From kalamazoo michigan usa

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Jul 19, 2025

had to return”

was very large and frankly gaudy

Purchased Item Wild Planet, Eco-Friendly Colorful Recycled Plastic Bead Necklace

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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