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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 Ghana
  • Product ID: 64656

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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

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

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

Profound Impact

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

Moving On Up

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

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

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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