Inspired by Queen Yaa Asantewaa, the famous queen mother of Ghana who ruled during the Ashanti Empire, Winfred Ansah Okoampah designs this striking African mask. Local artisans hand-carve this mask from sese wood that is given a solid black finish, depicting the face of Queen Asantewaa with a natural African hairdo. Accents of aluminum are embossed with intricate designs, evoking traditional scarification practices.
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This is a true piece of art! I purchased this piece as I wanted something from my Ghanaian ancestry and to help support artists from the country. This artist has an undeniable talent! The colours are so vibrant and the piece has had amazing reviews from everybody who has visited our home. Would recommend everyone to look into Winfred s work and support his business
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This wonderful achievement from Winfred Ansah Okoampah captures the essence of love and trust between father and son without relying on superficial sentiment or clichƩ. This is the work of a master carver who understands human emotions at a profound level.
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I debated a bit before initially purchasing the mask due to the slightly higher cost, but once I saw it in person I think every cent was worth it. The mask is beautifully done, sophisticated, and makes a stunning centerpiece on one of our smaller walls. The mask itself is pretty large and demands attention. It contrasts beautifully with our white wall and neutral tone furniture.
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"I followed a friend who used to visit a craft village and became interested in carving. Since then, I've mastered this craft and trained three people."
Update (July, 2019)āTurning and turningā¦āMy name is Winfred Okoampah, a wood carver who joined NOVICA 3 years ago.In the beginning, working with... read more