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Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana, "Akan Prince"

Name: Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana, 'Akan Prince'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 211074
Price: 109.88 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)

Product ID: 211074

by Robert Nortey (12)

By Robert Nortey, this tall mask is named Oheneba, or "Prince" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people. The ornate, symmetrical visage is... more

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By Robert Nortey, this tall mask is named Oheneba, or "Prince" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people. The ornate, symmetrical visage is painted by hand and adorned with brass and aluminum repoussé. It is the artist's own original design.

0.69 kgs
1.5 lbs

46 cm H x 15 cm W x 9 cm D
18" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood, aluminum, brass
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: 211074

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Robert Nortey

West Africa

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Carol

From Bronx New York USA

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Jul 06, 2016

“Fragile Please just admire don't touch !!”

Magnificent work of art . Friends visit and are just amazed of the work you do.My cousin said it reminded her of the ladies making Sweet- grass baskets in Charleston S.C. All of you you put into your work Thank you very much

Purchased Item Akan Prince, Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana

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t. lee d.

From Los Osos, California

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Jun 16, 2021

“Peace Bird is an excellent greeter”

Interesting and inviting addition to our houses entry area.

Purchased Item Peace Bird, Akan wood mask

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Nataliya

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Apr 18, 2021

“African Royal Mask”

Very special, well done. Quick delivery.

Purchased Item Royal Mask, Original African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum

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Microcredit Financing

Robert Nortey has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $350. Proceeds were used to invest in the raw materials he uses for his authentic African masks.

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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Meet the Artist

Robert Nortey Hand-carved wood masks

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"I love my art and I hope to produce more interesting designs..."

Robert Nortey was born in 1961 in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. He was educated at the Ghana National School in Cape Coast, where he finished in... read more