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Dan wood mask, "Girl's Initiation"

Product ID: 173434

With rouged lips and perfect braids, a girl looks toward the future as the mysteries of adulthood are manifest to initiates. Deftly carving seasoned... more

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With rouged lips and perfect braids, a girl looks toward the future as the mysteries of adulthood are manifest to initiates. Deftly carving seasoned sese wood, Nana Adu Amankwapam shapes a mask from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire. It is used during their initiation rite for girls who have reached puberty.

  • 0.56 kgs
  • 1.2 lbs
  • 24 cm H x 16 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 9.5" H x 6.25" W x 3.2" D

  • Sese wood
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 173434
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Nana Adu Amankwapam I

West Africa

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Daisy

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Feb 21, 2019

“Stunning, Bold, Strong”

Grabs your attention. Small yet bold! Makes a powerful statement!

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Oct 03, 2023

“To guard my front door”

I have many beautiful masks and treasure them all

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Jan 16, 2021

“Beautiful”

Wonderful small mask.

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On December 15, 1991 after the necessary rites had been performed by the elders, Tetebo was seated as the Tufohene with the royal name of Nana Adu Amankwapam I.

In 1991, Adu Tetebo was selected by the Kingmakers as the next occupant of the Tufohene throne to succeed the late Nana Kwadwo Owusu. Tufohene is an... read more

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