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Product ID: 286296
Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a beautifully ornamented mask. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Biakoye, an Akan word meaning "one love". The face is painted in subtle tones of green, yellow and white, while the head is crowned in brownish-red. Embossed aluminum plating adorns the mask, which sits on a yellow and black semi-circular base.
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This piece looks better up close and personal, than it does in the picture.
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We love this. Very nice mask from authentic African sculptor.
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was very large and frankly gaudy
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You can find our african wood sculpture 'Biakoye Mask' by Rita Addo Zakour in sculpture categories such as Cultural Sculpture, Ghanaian Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Enabling Education
Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.
Microcredit Financing
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.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
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.
"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."
Latest Update"Since I began working with you, I've become a proud artisan. You have helped me grow and improve my designs and their quality. My... read more