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Authentic African Mask Plaque Ghanaian Wall Art, "Born on Friday"

Name: Authentic African Mask Plaque Ghanaian Wall Art, 'Born on Friday'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 214381
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (271 reviews)

Product ID: 214381

by Rita Addo Zakour (271)

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a... more

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Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Afia, which means "born on Friday" in the Twi language, spoken by the Akan people. "As a present, this mask is given to a mother who gives birth on a Friday, as a way of congratulating her for a safe delivery. This is mostly practiced by the Ashanti tribe," the Ghanaian artisan says. She presents the mask on a ceramic plaque.

0.36 kgs
0.8 lbs

Plaque: 24 cm H x 24 cm W x 1.5 cm D
Plaque: 9.5" H x 9.5" W x 0.6" D

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Sese wood, aluminum, clay
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 214381

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Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

“Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

Purchased Item A Peace Blessing, Embossed Brass and Hand Carved Wood African Mask

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From Vishwa

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Oct 03, 2024

“Favorite bracelet”

Very pretty

Purchased Item Festival, Handmade Wide Beaded Colorful Wood Stretch Bracelet

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Devorah

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Sep 28, 2024

“A lovely mask”

This is just as pictured and a perfect size.

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Purchased Item Enigmatic Gaze, Dark Brown African Mask with Brass and Aluminum on Wood

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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

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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This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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Rita Addo Zakour Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."

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