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Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask, "End to Calamity"

Product ID: 82644

Sensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly... more

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Sensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly embossed brass covers cheeks and forehead. Among the Akan people of Ghana, this mask is believed to scare away the spirits of calamity. Juliana Akandas names her design Mumah Po, which means "big forehead."

  • 0.98 kgs
  • 2.2 lbs
  • 38.5 cm H x 22 cm W x 13.5 cm D
  • 15.25" H x 8.75" W x 5.25" D
  • Sese wood, brass, cotton thread and beads
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
  • Product ID: 82644

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Microcredit Financing
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Microcredit Financing

Juliana Akandas has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and paint in bulk for her wood carvings.

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.

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Meet the Artist

Juliana Akandas Wood masks and carvings

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"My favorite piece is the Akuabaa doll. It is believed that, when given this doll, any woman who cannot have babies is likely to get pregnant."

"I was born April 13, 1969; I am happily married, with three children. After secondary school, I became interested in Ghanaian carvings when I... read more
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