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Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask on a Stand from Ghana, "Naab Poak Royalty"

Name: Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask on a Stand from Ghana, 'Naab Poak Royalty'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 296490
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

Product ID: 296490

by Ibrahim Seyeed (9)

Inspired by African royalty, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. Perfect for displaying on a tabletop, the mask is... more

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Inspired by African royalty, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. Perfect for displaying on a tabletop, the mask is hand-carved of local sese wood, featuring a diamond shape below the round face. Sayeed paints it in colors of brown, red, and yellow, accenting the face and base with embossed aluminum and brass that reflects traditional scarification practices. A bird rests atop the head. Sayeed names the mask naab poak, meaning "queen" in the Wala language.

1.56 kgs
3.4 lbs

47 cm H x 23 cm W x 11 cm D
18.5" H x 9" W x 4.3" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood, aluminum, brass
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 296490

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Ibrahim Seyeed

West Africa

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Janice

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Aug 31, 2019

“Striking!”

A great centerpiece on my curio table

Purchased Item Naab Poak Royalty, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask on a Stand from Ghana

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Bruce

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Mar 15, 2022

“A splendid achievement by an accomplished artisan!”

This exceptionally beautiful mask is excellent in every respect, from the concept and design to the choice and use of materials. Only a first-rate artist would even attempt something this complex, and Ibrahim Seyeed succeeds brilliantly!

Purchased Item Aburi Wisdom, Wood and Metal African Mask of Thoughtful Bearded Man

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Light Bearer

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Feb 26, 2022

“I absolutely LOVE Ibrahims work !!!!!!!.......8-)”

I now have 4 of Ibrahims pieces...3 masks and this Father of Unity sculpture. Cannot say enough about how much I appreciate his artistry and craftsmanship. LOVE YOU IBRAHIM !!!!!!!

Purchased Item Father of Unity, Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Sculpture

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Ibrahim Seyeed has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300.

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Meet the Artist

Ibrahim Seyeed African masks and carvings

"I had a man-to-man talk with my father to explain my need to be working on my own... he offered me his blessing as well as gave me some advice on good work ethics that would guide my life."

Update (August, 2019)“I joined the carving business 20 years ago; it took me 3 years to learn the trade. I specifically joined the finishing business... read more