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African Wood Mask, "King of the Insect World"

Name: African Wood Mask, 'King of the Insect World'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 187802
Price: 122.26 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 187802

by Anna Yawson (31)

Taking human form, an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate... more

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Taking human form, an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. "My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood," she confides. This African mask is her own original design.

1.14 kgs
2.5 lbs

65 cm H x 18 cm W x 6 cm D
25.5" H x 7" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and aluminum
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 187802

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Anna Yawson

West Africa

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Wendy

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Dec 29, 2024

“Wonderfully unique; beautifully made”

This kitten box is amazing! It is beautifully weighted and sturdy, and exquisitely carved, and feels wonderfully smooth in my hands. I love the cats peaceful expression, with his watchful eyes, perfectly pointed cat ears, and sweeping white whiskers. The greenish and red base of the box is the perfect complement to the black top, and really makes the piece stand out. I love the quality of the box as well. The top fits the base perfectly -- sliding smoothly into place over the carved inner rim. And there is plenty of room inside to store special somethings. I have already ordered another piece from Anna, and cant wait for it to arrive!

Purchased Item Playful Kitten, Black and Green Cat Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 29, 2024

“Love these fish ornaments!”

These fish ornaments are so much fun. I havent decided how many I am keeping for myself. I plan to share them with the store associates where I buy my freshwater fish for my aquariums. These are prefect! I know they will love them.

Purchased Item Little Vibrant Fish, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Colorful Sese Wood Fish Ornaments

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Debbie Day

From Sharon, PA, USA

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Oct 11, 2024

“Absolutely love this elephant”

I have many items from many artists on Novica. This artist is another one Im adding to my favorite list. This elephant is very well made, I just love it

To look at cause it's absolutely beautiful

Purchased Item Culture Elephant II, Hand-Painted Iris and Black Elephant Sese Wood Figurine

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Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Caring for Children

Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

Enabling Education

Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

Meet the Artist

Anna Yawson Wood carvings

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"One thing I have come to love about carving is that there is no waste of wood. Every small piece of wood can be used to create small creatures."

"The skill to design is inborn. I can create sketches of styles for fabric before sending them to the seamstress and I'm also particular about... read more