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Nigerian Wood Mask, "King's Companion"

Product ID: 168914

by Sefah Mohammed: (15)
His eyes are closed in death, yet the chieftain is an imposing figure. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask is the work of Sefah Mohammed.... more

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His eyes are closed in death, yet the chieftain is an imposing figure. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask is the work of Sefah Mohammed. Ornately embossed aluminum adorns the cheeks and forehead. "Masks such as this are used by the Huasa people of Nigeria," he explains. "It is buried with a king who has passed away to show that he isn't traveling to the new world alone."

  • 0.69 kgs
  • 1.5 lbs
  • 46 cm H x 17 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 18" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum and white clay
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 168914
Sefah Mohammed

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks

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Meet the Artist

Sefah Mohammed Hand-carved African masks

(15)

"There are a lot of factors that motivate me but the significant one was to depict the uniqueness of African history for our younger generations."

"My work is very unique because I craft African masks of extremely high quality. Moreover, I have innovated some creativity into my products with... read more

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