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Unique African Wood Mask, "A Good Mother"

Name: Unique African Wood Mask, 'A Good Mother'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 194132
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (271 reviews)

Product ID: 194132

by Rita Addo Zakour (271)

Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, this... more

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Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, this elegant mask depicts her own concept of Obaapa — "Good Mother" in the Akan language.

The mask is designed for wall display only and cannot stand on its own.

1.25 kgs
2.8 lbs

31 cm H x 23 cm W x 8 cm D
12.25" H x 9" W x 3.2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and aluminum
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 194132

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Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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271

Grce r.

Verified Reviewer

Sep 28, 2017

“Beautiful Good Mother”

Hangs in our home. It's stunning!!!!!.

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Mzdevo

From Virginia

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Sep 24, 2020

“Big and chunky”

I really wanted this ONE to stand out but it didn t to me. The mask is chunky and has no appeal. I ve tried placing it in various places on the wall and it doesn t talk to me like the others. Not sure if I m going to keep or return.

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

“Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

Purchased Item A Peace Blessing, Embossed Brass and Hand Carved Wood African Mask

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Enabling Education

Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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Rita Addo Zakour Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."

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