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African Wood Mask of Yaa Asantewaa from Ghana, "Asantewaa Duality"

Name: African Wood Mask of Yaa Asantewaa from Ghana, 'Asantewaa Duality'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 365419
Price: 134.55 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.73 (11 reviews)

Product ID: 365419

by Winfred Korley (11)

Queen mother of the Ashanti Empire, Yaa Asantewaa is an important figure from the late 1800s and early 1900s, honored in this African mask. Ghanaian... more

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Queen mother of the Ashanti Empire, Yaa Asantewaa is an important figure from the late 1800s and early 1900s, honored in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, carved from sese wood to depict the African monarch. Asantewaa's face is split down the middle, showing black on one side and rustic beige on the other. A red cotton headband ties her hair together.

0.77 kgs
1.7 lbs

13.5" H x 6.75" W x 3.1" D
13.5" H x 6.75" W x 3.1" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood, cotton
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 365419

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Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

“Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Purchased Item Texture of Love, Handcrafted Wood Heart-Shaped Wall Mirror from Ghana

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

“Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Purchased Item African Sweethearts, Wood accent table

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Linda

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Nov 07, 2019

“Table from Africa”

I love this table, it was so easy to put together and it very nicely made and the red color is really bright and the black contrast is stunning. I am so glad I purchased it , thank you.

to stand alone as a showpiece or put something on top

Purchased Item Africa, Hand Carved Circular Wood Accent Table from Ghana

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Microcredit Financing

Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

Preserving Traditions

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

Job Creator

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

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

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

Meet the Artist

Winfred Korley Hand-carved wood sculptures

(11)

"I developed the art of carving at a young age."

"I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. "I developed the art of carving at a young... read more