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    Product ID: 67876

     

    51 cm H x 19.5 cm W x 8 cm D

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    Weight:  1.50 kgs

     

    Sese wood and brass

    Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.

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    Ghanaian wood mask 'Horn' by Eric Darko 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, 'Horn'

    Crowned in sheep's horns, a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint, the work is strikingly beautiful. Horns are said to represent power in Ghanaian society, and men from royal families often wear these masks as part of their ceremonial attire. The mask is supported.......

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    Ghanaian wood mask, 'Horn'

    Crowned in sheep's horns, a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint, the work is strikingly beautiful. Horns are said to represent power in Ghanaian society, and men from royal families often wear these masks as part of their ceremonial attire. The mask is supported by a trio of smaller faces to illustrate the saying: "three heads are better than one."

     

    An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

    Retail Value: $105.95
     
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    Eric Darko

    Eric Darko

    Darko's inspiration comes naturally....
    Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents.

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    Eric Darko

    Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents.

    Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously.

    Darko is currently operating a workshop in the town where he grew up and where he has been carving seriously to date. Sese, a common wood harvested in the Eastern Region of Ghana, is his primary material. Masks and profiles comprise the majority of his art. His inspiration comes naturally, although sometimes he carves based on his customers' ideas.

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    Eric Darko creates very beautiful and unique pieces of artwork. I have his carving hanging on my wall for just one day and already I've recieved so many compliments. I am proud to display it in my home....

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