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Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask Oblong from Ghana, "Gelede Dance"

Product ID: 279160

A tall, oblong face is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Henry Acquah carves the mask by hand from local sese wood, adding embossed aluminum... more

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A tall, oblong face is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Henry Acquah carves the mask by hand from local sese wood, adding embossed aluminum accents to give it a textured appearance. The mask is painted with colors of red and black for a striking two-tone design. The artisan names this mask after the Gelede performance, in which the Yoruba people dance while wearing various masks.

  • 0.89 kgs
  • 2.0 lbs
  • 59.5 cm H x 10.5 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 23.5" H x 4.1" W x 2.8" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 279160
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Henry Acquah
Henry Acquah

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and wood sculptures

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Thomas

From Naperville, IL

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Nov 04, 2019

“Mask”

Beautiful

Purchased Item Akan Adornment, Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana

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Katie

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Nov 20, 2018

“Its a beauty!”

Striking and well-executed mask. Beautiful and vibrant polished wood. A real stand out piece that will be added to my husbands mask collection.

Purchased Item Fierce Red, Hand Made Red Wood Aluminum African Wall Mask from Ghana

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Larry

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Nov 03, 2018

“Heirloom”

I am impressed by the craftsmanship of this piece and it?s origin. Deserves heirloom status.

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Purchased Item Fierce Red, Hand Made Red Wood Aluminum African Wall Mask from Ghana

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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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Henry Acquah has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $700.

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"I learned how to master this craft because of my interest in arts and my teacher who brought out the talent in me."

Update (August, 2019)“Henry Acquah is my name. I have been carving for 29 years now, and I joined NOVICA 3 years ago.“I marketed my art works in my... read more

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