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A Man of Wealth African wood mask

By Godfred France (37)

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About this Item

Ornate shapes are covered with handcrafted repousse in a mask of opulent beauty. By Godfred France, it combines African sese wood with brass and aluminum for an original design with Ghanaian influence. He names the mask Ankono, a Hausa word meaning "wealth."

Dimensions

  • 0.62 kgs
  • 1.4 lbs
  • 50 cm H x 18 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 19.75" H x 7" W x 3.2" D

Key Features

  • Sese wood, brass and aluminum
  • CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 182841
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Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Godfred supports himself and five others in his family. Since the majority of his family's income comes from NOVICA, each order helps improve their livelihoods.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Godfred France has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $900. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates and sandpaper for production.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

With his sales from NOVICA, Godfred is able to support the education of his three children as well as the daughters of his deceased sisters.

Elder Master

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Godfred hires assistants during periods of high demand.

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Meet the Artist

Godfred France Hand-carved wood masks

(37)

"My dream is to one day have a big workshop to train a lot of people – especially school dropouts who think life has ended. Their success in the art of carving would be my legacy."

Latest Update“I am Godfred France, and I joined NOVICA in March, 2010. “I am a producer of home decor items. In the beginning, finding a market to... read more

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