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Hand Carved Wood Mask from Africa, "Queen and Warrior"

A hero to the Ashanti, Yaa Asantewaa is well known throughout Ghana for her... more

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A hero to the Ashanti, Yaa Asantewaa is well known throughout Ghana for her bravery. She was the queen mother as well as a courageous and strategic warrior who fought and won many battles. Juliana Akandas honors this great personage of Ghanaian history with a detailed sese wood mask design that is carved by hand.

  • 1.42 kgs
  • 3.1 lbs
  • 42 cm H x 23 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 16.5" H x 9" W x 3.5" D

  • Sese wood
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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17

Kate

From Va. Beach, Va.

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08/11/2022

"This mask adds intrigue to my room"

This mask is beautiful and so well made. I love to look at “her” and marvel at her mystique.

Purchased Item:

Pride of Womanhood, Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask

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LINDA

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01/29/2021

"Adorns my wall"

Adds depth to my wall. The many masks are adorned with this addition and look. Just what you would need for a look to order.

Purchased Item:

Live Generously, Akan Tribal Wood Mask

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Norma

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09/01/2020

"Exquisite Mask"

Table Mask - very nice

Best Uses

  • Table Accessory

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Wanda

From Gilbert, Arizoona USA

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01/30/2020

"Very Unusal"

This is a very unique and well made mask, love the various textures used by the artist. The weight of this piece is very substantial. The name given by the artist appealed to me as an individual.

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Janice

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05/14/2019

"My Reward"

A beautiful addition to my collection of masks.

Purchased Item:

Just Reward, Wood mask

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Gail

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04/24/2019

"Cherished heirlooms"

This mask is very large and looks amazing with my other masks. Im very happy with it and is exactly what I expected. Its very different and I love it

Purchased Item:

Spirit Protector, Akan wood mask

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Juliana Akandas has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and paint in bulk for her wood carvings.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

 
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