Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Mask, "Lorm"

Product ID: 396538

Raphat Asigbey designs a mask called Lorm, a Ghanaian Ewe word meaning "adore me." Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand... more

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Raphat Asigbey designs a mask called Lorm, a Ghanaian Ewe word meaning "adore me." Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand carving the mask from sese wood with local tools, crafting a patterned cap and elaborate nose before painting the surface in hues of brown, green, and yellow.

  • 1.24 kgs
  • 2.7 lbs
  • 16.5" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D
  • 16.5" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D
  • Sese wood
  • 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: 396538

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Virginia

From Escondido, California

Verified Reviewer

Jun 24, 2023

Perfect!”

Delightful table, beautifully made, and very effective.

Side table

Enitan

Verified Reviewer

Nov 09, 2022

Disappointed”

I was so looking forward to adding this mask to my collection of masks but was disappointed to find that it was not carved out to create a hollow back like my other masks. This is a solid piece which makes it heavier than necessary. I am wary to hang this on the wall along with my other masks given the weight so I will have to lay it down on the table as a conversation piece. I also wish the paint less skimpy.

Mike

Verified Reviewer

Oct 22, 2022

Unique”

Nice Very different & unique

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