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Hand Carved Wood African Tribal Mask, "Onukpa"

Name: Hand Carved Wood African Tribal Mask, 'Onukpa'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 211062
Price: 135.76 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)

Product ID: 211062

by Robert Nortey (12)

Solemn and regal, the "Onukpa" mask is worn when the king of the Ga people passes away and his heir assumes the throne. Meaning both... more

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Solemn and regal, the "Onukpa" mask is worn when the king of the Ga people passes away and his heir assumes the throne. Meaning both "Next of Kin" and "Elderly One," this Onukpa mask is part of a celebration that includes festive drumming and dancing. Ghana's Robert Nortey carves the sese wood replica by hand featuring a bird looking down from the crown to the forehead, which is decorated with white clay. Nortey also uses clay to create the textures on the cheeks of this brown mask.

0.75 kgs
1.7 lbs

46.5 cm H x 13 cm W x 6 cm D
18.25" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and clay
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: 211062

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Robert Nortey

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks

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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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Gina P.

From Peekskill, NY, U.S.A.

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Sep 30, 2019

“So Glad I Added to My Collection!”

I have many beautiful masks that I have ordered through Novica and love them, and this mask, ?To Foresee? is no exception! While it it one of my less embellished and detailed masks, it still makes a big impression. Heavy, substantial, and the beautiful reddish color really makes an impact! So happy to have it as part of my collection!

Bold A decorative grouping on a wall

Purchased Item To Foresee, Ga wood mask

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

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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