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Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Burkina Faso from West Africa, "Totemic Ram"

Name: Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Burkina Faso from West Africa, 'Totemic Ram'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 274141
Price: 169.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (4 reviews)

Product ID: 274141

by Emmanuel Austin Ankude (4)

The Mossi people of Burkina Faso believe that masks are links to the spiritual world, allowing us to become more in tune with nature. Inspired by... more

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The Mossi people of Burkina Faso believe that masks are links to the spiritual world, allowing us to become more in tune with nature. Inspired by their art styles, Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this mask of a ram through a painstaking process that takes weeks to complete. He finishes it with clay for an antique look.

1.12 kgs
2.5 lbs

40.5 cm H x 24.5 cm W x 21 cm D
16" H x 9.75" W x 8.25" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Features an aged antique finish
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 274141

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Emmanuel Austin Ankude

West Africa

African masks and wood carvings

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Nov 08, 2020

“Beautiful work of art”

Masterpiece

Living Room decor

Purchased Item Bobo Festival, Burkina Faso-Style African Wood Mask from Ghana

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Debra

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Jan 19, 2020

“Songa Man African Mask”

Gorgeous mask...Beautiful!! I decided to display my mask on the coffee table but can also be hung on the wall as well.

Purchased Item Songa Man, Rustic African Sese Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana

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Richard

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Jun 20, 2019

“Stunning Mask created by Emmanuel”

I am so pleased with the African Baga mask carved so expertly by artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude! ????

This mask will be in the center of other African objects but will standout from the rest!

Purchased Item Baga Face, Handmade African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

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Emmanuel Austin Ankude has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $250.

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Emmanuel Austin Ankude African masks and wood carvings

"I was greatly attracted to woodworking... I find joy and fulfillment in using the gifts of nature to create works of art."

"I am a wood-carver from Northern Ghana, a hardworking, honest and punctual person. My name is Emmanuel Austin Ankude and I was born on Christmas... read more