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Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana, "Apology"

Name: Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana, 'Apology'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 289017
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (46 reviews)

Product ID: 289017

by Victor Dushie (46)

With slits for eyes and an open mouth, this wall mask makes a unique and exotic piece of decor. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie designs the mask, which... more

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With slits for eyes and an open mouth, this wall mask makes a unique and exotic piece of decor. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie designs the mask, which is crafted from sese wood and painted brown with square motifs. The artisan calls the mask Babanawo, which means "I am sorry" in the Ewe language.

0.42 kgs
0.9 lbs

26 cm H x 25 cm W x 8 cm D
10.25" H x 9.75" W x 3.1" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
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: 289017

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Victor Dushie

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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PATRICIA

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Jun 18, 2025

“Authentic of all the masks”

Love the fact the mask are authentic well made and colorful. my second mask Ive order. Have not receive it as of yet , still intransit.

Putting it my living room

Purchased Item Ghanaian Unity, Hand Carved West African Wood Brass and Aluminum Wall Mask

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Susan

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Mar 27, 2025

“A pop of color”

These are fun earrings to brighten up monochromatic clothing.

Purchased Item Vibrant Luck, Colorful Recycled Glass and Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings

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Sally

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Nov 27, 2024

“Exceptional artistry”

This mask is small, just like it says. It was a gift for my brother and he loved it. The little bit of metal made it so different. All over a perfect mask..

Wall hanging This was a gift for Brother Occasion: birthday

Purchased Item Third Eye, Round African Wood Mask with Brass and Aluminum Accents

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Meet the Artist

Victor Dushie Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

(46)

“I grew up in a community of woodcarvers and designers, which naturally made me interested in it.”

"My name is Victor Dushie and I was born in Accra. I grew up in a community of wood carvers and designers, which naturally made me interested in... read more