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Send to a friendHand Carved Black Sese Wood Wall Mask with Bird from Ghana, "Back to My Roots"
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Delivery EstimateA magnificent piece of decor, this wall mask is designed by Winfred Ansah Okoampah of Ghana. Engraved aluminum plates add detail to the black sese wood face. Hand-carved onto the top of the mask is the figure of a bird. The artisan calls the mask Sankofa, an Akan word meaning "back to my roots."
- 1.15 kgs
- 2.5 lbs
- 63 cm H x 21 cm W x 10 cm D
- 25" H x 8.25" 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 Ghana
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Write a review"I followed a friend who used to visit a craft village and became interested in carving. Since then, I've mastered this craft and trained three people."
Update (July, 2019)“Turning and turning…“My name is Winfred Okoampah, a wood carver who joined NOVICA 3 years ago.In the beginning, working with... read more
