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God of War-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana, "Shango"

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah, this African mask is... more

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Designed by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah, this African mask is crafted by local artisans. They hand-carve this mask from sese wood, depicting a face with a finish in solid black. Accents of intricately embossed aluminum evoke traditional scarification practices. This mask is named Shango, meaning "god of war" in the Yoruba language of Nigeria.

  • 1.13 kgs
  • 2.5 lbs
  • 47 cm H x 16 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 18.5" H x 6.25" W x 3.9" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • 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
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