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Hand-carved features glow with subtle color, while a bird perches atop the head of an enigmatic figure. Victor Yao Delanyo sculpts a mask in the style of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. "I portray a Guro mask," Delanyo says. "It is used by secret societies during their ceremonies." Carved of seasoned sese wood, the piece is embellished with dark tan polish and painted by hand.
- 1.11 kgs
- 2.4 lbs
- 51 cm H x 14 cm W x 7.5 cm D
- 20" H x 5.5" W x 3" D
- Sese wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Victor Yao Delanyo has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1100 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates, paints and polish for production.
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"I was born in 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982. "Due to financial difficulties I could... read more
