Gabonese Africa wood mask, Bakota Woman

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Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Bakota Woman'

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19" H x 7.75" W x 2.4" D

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Weight: 1.5 lbs

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Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.

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Gabonese Africa wood mask 'Bakota Woman' by Eric Danquah can be found in masks categories such as Gabonese Masks and Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.

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Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Bakota Woman'

Eric Danquah carves a beautiful portrait of a woman with multiple necklaces and a surprisingly modern coif. It depicts a woman of the Bakota tribe in Gabon. The intervention of such masks was sought for fertility, hunting, and commercial ventures. A husband could use it to guard against his wife's infidelity.

An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Today's Price: $79.95

Retail Value: $105.95

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Eric Danquah

"We are four children in the family, among which my junior brother and sister are also talented with the skill of carving. My brother helps me a lot…."

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Eric Danquah

Eric Danquah was born on December 12, 1974. He displayed interest in carving as a young man, and would sometimes go around helping the carvers of his community. However, his mother wanted him to be an electrician so she sent him to the city to study electronics. Soon enough, Danquah realized that this was not his calling, and he decided to return home to learn the art of carving, for which he had already demonstrated talent.

Says Danquah, "I learned carving from a shop for three years and later established myself with my own shop. I started carving for a full time profession in the year 1997 at the age of twenty-three, and now have one boy I work with. We are four children in the family, among which my junior brother and sister are also talented with the skill of carving. My brother helps me a lot at the shop."

Sese wood serves as Danquah's primary material, as he uses chisels, gouges, and axes to extract its natural beauty.

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I am so thrilled to display the wood sculpture""Resting"" by the very talanted artist Eric Danquah. The beauty and peace it emits gives comfort to all who view it. Thank you Eric for sharing your talent...