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Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask, "Elephant Protector"

Name: Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask, 'Elephant Protector'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 214528
Price: 115.68 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 214528

by Godfred France (36)

A stylized elephant with yellow tusks crowns this handsome African mask. Godfred France works in native sese wood, depicting a personage protected by... more

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A stylized elephant with yellow tusks crowns this handsome African mask. Godfred France works in native sese wood, depicting a personage protected by the mighty pachyderm. Embellished with aluminum repoussé, the mask is the artisan's own design.

1.18 kgs
2.6 lbs

63 cm H x 14 cm W x 7 cm D
25" H x 5.5" W x 2.8" D

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Sese wood, aluminum
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: 214528

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Godfred France

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks

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Walda

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Mar 30, 2022

“powerful & artistic ... greets visitors to my home”

love this elephant protector mask ... beautiful & meaningful. adorns my entrance hallway.

Purchased Item Elephant Protector, Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask

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Linda

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Nov 06, 2020

“Perfect in a Collection of Other African Masks”

I especially love the use of embossed metal and display it proudly with other Novica-purchased masks from other African countries. In fact, I loved this and the other three Ive displayed together so much that I printed a picture of them to display on my office wall.

beautiful embossed carved Decorative, especially in a collection of other African masks

Purchased Item Elephant Protector, Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask

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Linda

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Dec 27, 2024

“Beautiful all that makes Im wonderful”

I love the colorsI love the colors I like the large size

I have her hanging on the wall with the others

Purchased Item Aziku, African Wood Mask

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Profound Impact

Godfred supports himself and five others in his family. Since the majority of his family's income comes from NOVICA, each order helps improve their livelihoods.

Microcredit Financing

Godfred France has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $900. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates and sandpaper for production.

Enabling Education

With his sales from NOVICA, Godfred is able to support the education of his three children as well as the daughters of his deceased sisters.

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Job Creator

Godfred hires assistants during periods of high demand.

Meet the Artist

Godfred France Hand-carved wood masks

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"My dream is to one day have a big workshop to train a lot of people – especially school dropouts who think life has ended. Their success in the art of carving would be my legacy."

Update (July, 2019)“I am Godfred France, and I joined NOVICA in March, 2010. “I am a producer of home decor items. In the beginning, finding a market... read more