Ghanaian wood mask, Ewe Linguist

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ewe Linguist'

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11.5" H x 11" W x 3.9" D

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Weight: 1.6 lbs

Sese wood and aluminum

Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.

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Made in Ghana

Ghanaian wood mask 'Ewe Linguist' by Victor Yao Delanyo can be found in masks categories such as Ghanaian Masks and Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ewe Linguist'

With neatly combed hair, a youthful visage looks downward. Lavishly embossed plates of aluminum cover the handsome face. This beautiful mask by Victor Yao Delanyo is named Miase, or "Let us speak," in the Ewe language. "It depicts a linguist who carries the message of the chief to his people," Delanyo explains. He sculpts it of sese wood.

An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Today's Price: $59.95

Retail Value: $80.95

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Victor Yao Delanyo

"My name is Victor Yao Delanyo; I was born in January 28, 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982. Due to financial difficulties I could not further my education, so I joined my brother-in-law who was a master carver, specializing in traditional African objects. I have been working independently for the past ten years and I am proud to mention that my works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia.

"I work with ten experienced carvers. We acquire a type of hardwood known as sese for carving masks. The image is first sketched on paper, and then given to the apprentices to carve. We chip at the wood to get the desired figure or shape, then use sandpaper and polish to achieve a smooth object of good quality. I use red and black emulsion paint for the finishing. Other materials used to decorate and preserve our works are metal plates and sometimes clay."

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Victor's pair of statuettes, ""Good Fortune"" is a stunning work that we will always treasure. The price can't be beat, and the packaging, shipping and communication from Novica was first-rate!...