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Handmade Wood Mask, "Good Advice"

Name: Handmade Wood Mask, 'Good Advice'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 143457
Price: 122.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)

Product ID: 143457

by Eric Darko (15)

Sculpted from well-seasoned sese wood, this magnificent mask is adorned with applications of embossed aluminum and polished to perfection. A bird... more

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Sculpted from well-seasoned sese wood, this magnificent mask is adorned with applications of embossed aluminum and polished to perfection. A bird crowns the thoughtful visage, touching the forehead with its beak. Eric Darko creates an image from Ghana's Akan people, naming his work Effutu, or "Advice."

0.57 kgs
1.3 lbs

45 cm H x 13 cm W x 7 cm D
17.75" H x 5" W x 2.8" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and aluminum
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 143457

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Eric Darko

West Africa

African masks and drums

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Angela

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May 30, 2022

“Indeed it truly is........”

WONDERFUL !!!

Purchased Item Wonderful, Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

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Patrizia

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Apr 16, 2022

“Beautiful and Unique”

This sculpture is a wonderful addition to a shelf or even displayed on a table. It looks great, has a good weight to it and its well made.

Purchased Item Hold the World Gently II, World Peace Project Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

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Tinku

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Feb 14, 2022

“Kids love this drum!”

My kids still play this drum after so many years (they are teenagers now). This is a classic gift that we recieved for our wedding several years ago. Beautiful.

Beautiful patterns Great for encouraging musical talent in kids

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Microcredit Financing

Eric Darko has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $400. Proceeds were used to hire additional artisans and to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as wood and polish for 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.

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

Meet the Artist

Eric Darko African masks and drums

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Darko's inspiration comes naturally....

Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he... read more