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Akan Wood Mask, "Next in Command"

Product ID: 64656

Evans Doe Martey finds inspiration in Akan custom for the hand-carving of this mask, personifying a sub-chief. Known as a Krontihene, the sub-chief... more

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Evans Doe Martey finds inspiration in Akan custom for the hand-carving of this mask, personifying a sub-chief. Known as a Krontihene, the sub-chief takes care of the internal affairs in his reagion. Martey hand-carves the solemn face from local danta wood and decorates it with embossed brass plates. Color accents are rendered with oil paints.

  • 0.51 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 32 cm H x 17 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 12.5" H x 6.75" W x 3.9" D

  • Danta wood and brass
  • Dry clean only
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 64656
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Evans Doe Martey
Evans Doe Martey

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Microcredit Financing

Evans Doe Martey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and metal plates for his masks and sculptures.

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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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

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Moving On Up

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

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Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist
Evans Doe Martey

Evans Doe Martey Hand-carved wood sculptures

"While in school, I had always admired carvings and so I arranged for training courses whenever I was on vacation."

"Evans Doe is my name. While in school, I had always admired carvings and so I arranged for training courses whenever I was on vacation. I... read more

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