Alta y esbelta, esta imponente máscara está cubierta con un ornamentado repujado de aluminio. El latón repujado añade contraste a la obra de arte magníficamente esculpida. Godfred France transforma la madera curada de sese en una manifestación cultural de Wa en la región superior occidental de Ghana. "Estas máscaras son llevadas en batalla por los guerreros, que invocan la ayuda de los espíritus. Luego, el dios del hierro las posee, dándoles una fuerza excepcional", explica el artesano. "Son capaces de luchar hasta la victoria sin perder su fuerza. Pero en ocasiones, cuando han ido a la batalla sin esta máscara, han perdido completamente". Francia nombra esta pieza Kerse, una palabra hausa que significa "hierro".
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I love the colorsI love the colors I like the large size
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I have been collecting some African art, including the bust of a beautiful African woman which took me many years to find and to find just that right piece. The hand-carved Continent of Africa includes five carved-out animals which I hope you can see. It was a huge find. But when I stumbled upon Novica and the African Mask. Well, it was like finding the Rosetta stone. Your masks have found their way into my heart and a wonderful place in my home that I proudly display and want to share with you. I have many beautiful collectibles from all over the world. I believe I collect these items because I feel they bring me closer to all the magnificent people GOD has placed on earth. I hope you enjoy the photo I sent. I do understand that only five of the seven pieces are your creations. Thank you and to the other artists for your fine work in preserving history and a fine culture. Thank you again, Mr. Godfred France. I also forgot to mention that my favorite mask is God is Supreme
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love this elephant protector mask ... beautiful & meaningful. adorns my entrance hallway.
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