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Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask, "Senufo Purification"

Product ID: 172536

By Godfred France, this beautiful mask is superbly carved by hand. He adorns the face with polished brass and pebbles, while beads of recycled glass... more

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By Godfred France, this beautiful mask is superbly carved by hand. He adorns the face with polished brass and pebbles, while beads of recycled glass add color to the design. An imposing headdress lends authority. "This mask is used by the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire during purification rituals of their chieftains' thrones," the artisan says.

  • 0.80 kgs
  • 1.8 lbs
  • 41 cm H x 16 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 16.25" H x 6.25" W x 3.9" D

  • Sese wood, brass and recycled glass beads
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 172536
Godfred France
Godfred France

West Africa

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Godfred supports himself and five others in his family. Since the majority of his family's income comes from NOVICA, each order helps improve their livelihoods.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Godfred France has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $900. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates and sandpaper for production.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

With his sales from NOVICA, Godfred is able to support the education of his three children as well as the daughters of his deceased sisters.

Elder Master

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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Job Creator

Godfred hires assistants during periods of high demand.

Meet the Artist

Godfred France Hand-carved wood masks

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"My dream is to one day have a big workshop to train a lot of people – especially school dropouts who think life has ended. Their success in the art of carving would be my legacy."

Latest Update“I am Godfred France, and I joined NOVICA in March, 2010. “I am a producer of home decor items. In the beginning, finding a market to... read more

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