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Send to a friendHand Carved and Painted African Wood Mask, "Queen Idia"
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Theophilus Sackey of Ghana offers his interpretation of the FESTAC mask, hand-carved from native sese wood. The original mask, which depicts the visage of Queen Idia of Benin, became the logo for the arts and culture festival known as FESTAC '77. Sackey carves the mask from sese wood and paints it in deep blue-violet and black for a dramatic presentation.
- 0.32 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 31 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 4.5 cm D
- 12.25" H x 4.9" W x 1.8" D
- Sese wood
- 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 Ghana
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