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Akan Tribal Wood Mask, "Love and Generosity"

Product ID: 82630

Juliana Akandas celebrates Akan tradition designing the Adasa mask, which celebrates humanness. It represents such traits as love, generosity and good... more

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Juliana Akandas celebrates Akan tradition designing the Adasa mask, which celebrates humanness. It represents such traits as love, generosity and good hospitality, and is usually found in welcoming homes. Carved of local sese wood, the mask is adorned with embossed brass plates and hand painted details.

  • 2.70 kgs
  • 6.0 lbs
  • 46.5 cm H x 19.5 cm W x 15 cm D
  • 18.25" H x 7.75" W x 6" D

  • Sese wood
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 82630
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Juliana Akandas
Juliana Akandas

West Africa

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Juliana Akandas has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and paint in bulk for her wood carvings.

Preserving Traditions

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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Job Creator

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

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Meet the Artist
Juliana Akandas

Juliana Akandas Wood masks and carvings

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"My favorite piece is the Akuabaa doll. It is believed that, when given this doll, any woman who cannot have babies is likely to get pregnant."

"I was born April 13, 1969; I am happily married, with three children. After secondary school, I became interested in Ghanaian carvings when I... read more

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